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 extremist groups and facilitate future prosecutions of Antifa.
Eight defendants were convicted in the Fort Worth trial of supporting terrorists, carrying explosives, and rioting.
Benjamin Song was 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 the president’s executive order on Sept. 22, 2025, designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization….
Prosecutors Applied Rarely Used Domestic Terrorism Law to Convict Texas Antifa Members
