Antifa members convicted in Texas

Benjamin Song

Law Rarely Used in Domestic Terrorism Cases Used to Convict Texas Antifa Members

The landmark case differentiates political activism from criminal activity and lays the groundwork for further prosecution, legal experts say.

The federal government this past week set legal precedent by applying a terrorism law—typically used against foreign terrorist organizations—to successfully prosecute a Texas Antifa cell for homegrown political violence. The March 13 mixed verdict is expected to deter terrorist groups such as Antifa and facilitate future prosecutions.

​Eight defendants were convicted in the Fort Worth, Texas, trial of supporting terrorists, carrying explosives, and rioting.

Benjamin Song was the only defendant convicted of attempted murder and discharging a firearm during a violent crime. Prosecutors said Song fired 11 shots until his AR-style rifle jammed, hitting an officer in the neck who had responded to a 911 call.

The convictions were seen as a victory for the Trump administration and followed President Donald Trump’s executive order on Sept. 22, 2025, designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.

​The case received national attention as it was the first time members of Antifa, short for anti-fascist, were charged with terrorism-related offenses, despite their involvement in protests that have sometimes turned violent.

Epoch Times