UMVA has learned that a significant development has taken place in the fight against domestic terrorism, as eight individuals allegedly linked to Antifa have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their roles in a violent attack on an ICE facility in Texas.
The attack, which occurred on July 4, 2025, targeted the Prairieland ICE detention center in Alvarado, Texas, and involved a coordinated effort by nearly a dozen Antifa members dressed in black bloc and body armor. The group launched a premeditated terror attack, setting off fireworks, vandalizing property, and shooting at police officers who responded.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the ringleader of the group, Benjamin Song, was handed the longest prison sentence: 100 years behind bars. Maricela Rueda received a 70-year sentence, while Autumn Hill, Zachary Evetts, Savanna Batten, Meagan Morris, and Elizabeth Soto were each sentenced to 50 years in prison. Daniel Rolando Sanchez-Estrada received a 30-year sentence.
The defendants were found guilty of various charges, including riot, providing material support to terrorists, conspiracy to use and carry an explosive, and attempted murder of an officer. The attack resulted in a police officer being struck in the neck with a bullet, and the group's actions were inspired by Antifa ideology.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that the FBI and Department of Justice worked tirelessly to bring the perpetrators to justice, with the FBI Director stating that the agency remains committed to identifying and dismantling Antifa and its funding networks across the country. The Attorney General also emphasized that acts of violence against law enforcement will not be tolerated.
The sentencing marks a significant milestone in the fight against domestic terrorism, with the Justice Department announcing that nine North Texas Antifa Cell operatives were convicted for their roles in the attack. Seven others had previously pled guilty to providing material support to terrorists.
This case represents a major breakthrough in the prosecution of Antifa-related crimes, with the FBI and DOJ demonstrating their commitment to protecting communities from domestic terrorism. The lengthy prison sentences handed down to the defendants serve as a strong deterrent to those who would seek to engage in similar violent activities.
