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Coverage of Antifa in the Nexus archive.

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  • POLITICSAug 8 · 04:01 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    What to know about Trump's new attempt to limit birthright citizenship

    The Trump administration issued executive orders attempting to limit birthright citizenship and restrict benefits for foreigners giving birth in the U.S., despite a previous Supreme Court ruling. These new restrictions focus on specific categories, including children born to adults with foreign connections, those involved in "birth tourism," or employees of foreign embassies. The measures also exclude children of parents tied to groups deemed terrorist organizations.

  • SECURITYAug 2 · 14:27 UTCFOX NEWS
    Rubio warns Cuba has infiltrated US with spies, calls communist regime an 'espionage superpower'

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Cuba has embedded spies in U.S. institutions and labeled the country an 'espionage superpower.' He cited a State Department report linking Cuba to influence operations, including protests and radical activism, and referenced cases like convicted Cuban spy Manuel Rocha and DIA analyst Ana Belén Montes.

  • SECURITYJul 28 · 15:00 UTCGUARDIAN US
    The professor facing prison in ‘antifa’ case: ‘They want to scare all who oppose ICE’

    Erik Davis was arrested by federal agents while driving to a medical appointment and charged with conspiracy to obstruct ICE. Experts suggest the case reflects a pattern of criminalizing lawful organizing against ICE. Davis claims the charges aim to intimidate opponents of ICE.

  • CRIMEJul 27 · 13:11 UTCKSTP ABC MINNEAPOLIS
    Minnesota man accused of threatening ICE agents online appearing in court Monday

    A Minnesota man accused of threatening federal ICE agents online and doxxing a pro-ICE individual is scheduled to appear in court. Kyle Wagner, part of a group charged in Operation Metro Surge, allegedly called for impeding immigration enforcement and made threatening statements in a video.

  • POLITICSJul 26 · 10:00 UTCTHE INTERCEPT
    Rubio’s Paranoid Cuba Report Designed to “Justify a Military Attack on Cuba,” Says Democratic Rep.

    A State Department report, attributed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, claims Cuba is a major threat and a 'capital of 21st century communism,' but critics argue it is biased and designed to justify military action. The report links Cuba to U.S. social movements like Black Lives Matter and Antifa, a connection lawmakers and experts dismiss as unfounded and paranoid.

  • SECURITYJul 23 · 00:35 UTCDEFENSE ONE
    The antifa terrorism threat the Trump administration describes does not exist

    The article argues that the Trump administration's characterization of antifa as a terrorism threat is unfounded. It claims such a threat does not exist as described by the administration.

  • POLITICSJul 21 · 15:30 UTCDEUTSCHE WELLE
    'Antifa' song climbs to top of charts after TV show cancellation

    German rapper Danger Dan and pianist Igor Levitt's 'Antifa' song rose to the top of charts after their planned performance on a political satire show's 100th episode was canceled last minute due to the song's message.

  • POLITICSJul 13 · 16:00 UTCAMNY
    Op-ed | Is antifa really a domestic terrorist group?

    Donald Trump labeled antifa as a domestic terrorist group, citing NSPM-7 which claims left-wing activists engage in organized political violence. The article argues that antifa is a decentralized network opposing fascism and that the administration's narrative excludes other violent incidents, such as the Capitol attack. It also notes Trump's previous refusal to condemn white supremacists at the 2017 Charlottesville rally.

  • POLITICSJul 10 · 14:21 UTCGUARDIAN US
    The Trump administration is charging these Minneapolis protesters with conspiracy. Organizers won’t back down

    The Trump administration is charging Minneapolis protesters known as the 'Minnesota 15' with conspiracy for opposing an ICE crackdown. Protesters, including musician Emmett Doyle, have pleaded not guilty and continue to resist through public demonstrations and performances.

  • POLITICSJul 9 · 21:15 UTCDAILY MAIL US
    Trump's antifa crackdown sparks panic over Newsom reprisals in 2028

    Trump's antifa crackdown is causing concern about potential Newsom reprisals in 2028, as described in the title. The article highlights fears related to future political actions but provides no additional details.

  • POLITICSJul 8 · 19:15 UTCAMNY
    Op-ed | Cruel Justice: Jan. 6 insurrectionists get pardoned, but Prairieland ICE protesters get jailed for life

    Community members protesting mass deportations at the Prairieland Immigrant Detention Center in Texas faced harsh federal sentencing, including life terms, while Jan. 6 insurrectionists were pardoned by Trump. Judge Reed O’Connor labeled the protesters a 'domestic terrorist organization,' contrasting with Trump’s characterization of the Capitol attackers as 'patriots.'

  • POLITICSJul 3 · 20:19 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    'Baseless': Cair sues Florida governor for terrorism designation alongside drug cartels

    The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over a law designating it a 'domestic terrorist organization,' arguing the designation is 'baseless' and could shut down its operations. The law, HB 1471, also targets the Muslim Brotherhood and 'antifa,' with DeSantis recommending 90 other groups for similar classification under the new legislation.

  • POLITICSJul 3 · 10:00 UTCTHE INTERCEPT
    Trump’s Communist Boogeyman Playbook: Charging Protesters as Terrorists

    Eight anti-ICE activists were sentenced to 30-100 years in prison for terrorism-related charges after a 2022 protest outside Texas' Prairieland Detention Facility. The government labeled them as antifa operatives, but critics argue the charges are exaggerated and part of a broader effort to criminalize dissent against ICE and the Trump administration.

  • POLITICSJul 2 · 17:35 UTCFLORIDA PHOENIX
    Civil rights group sues Florida officials for designating CAIR a terrorist organization

    A civil rights group sued Florida officials for designating the Council of American Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a domestic terrorist organization. The lawsuit challenges the designation as unconstitutional, citing lack of procedural safeguards, and seeks to block its enforcement. Governor Ron DeSantis announced the designation under a new law (HB 1471) allowing Florida to label organizations as terrorist groups.

  • SECURITYJul 2 · 06:47 UTCFOX NEWS
    DeSantis announces plans to use new state law to target dozens of alleged terrorist groups

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans to use a new state law to designate over 90 groups as terrorist organizations, including CAIR, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Antifa, pending approval by the Florida Cabinet. The law, HB 1471, allows the state to restrict public funding and impose criminal penalties on designated groups, though legal objections have been raised.

  • SECURITYJul 2 · 06:47 UTCFOX NEWS POLITICS
    DeSantis announces plans to use new state law to target dozens of alleged terrorist groups

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans to use a new state law (HB 1471) to designate over 90 groups as terrorist organizations, including CAIR, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Antifa. The designations require approval by the governor and Florida Cabinet before finalization, and the law imposes criminal penalties for supporting designated groups.

  • POLITICSJul 1 · 23:04 UTCDAILY MAIL US
    Minneapolis lashes taxpayer cash on Pride makeover for bus done by woke artist who painted picture of cop being beaten by Antifa

    Minneapolis is spending taxpayer money on a Pride bus makeover by an artist who painted a scene of a cop being beaten by Antifa. The artwork has sparked controversy due to its depiction of law enforcement and political groups.

  • POLITICSJul 1 · 21:48 UTCFLORIDA PHOENIX
    DeSantis announces CAIR Florida as a domestic terrorist group under new law

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a recommendation to designate CAIR Florida, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Antifa as domestic terrorist organizations under a new law (HB 1471). The law authorizes the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to label groups as terrorist organizations based on specific criteria, with the Cabinet required to approve or reject the designation within seven days.

  • CRIMEJul 1 · 04:12 UTCWTOP DC
    Judges resume sentencing over shooting at Texas immigration facility

    Judges resumed sentencing for a shooting at a Texas immigration facility near Dallas, with over a dozen people convicted or pleading guilty. The U.S. Justice Department alleges the group, linked to antifa, included a former Marine sentenced to 100 years, while attorneys denied militant ties and criticized the long sentences.

  • POLITICSJun 26 · 12:00 UTCGUARDIAN US
    Trump administration targets Cop City protesters in latest push to prosecute ‘antifa’

    The Trump administration is targeting protesters against Cop City, a police training center near Atlanta, by prosecuting them under the 'antifa' label. Critics argue this effort frames protesters as terrorists and highlights the administration's attempt to link anti-fascism to terrorism, as seen in the Prairieland trial where protesters received long sentences.

  • POLITICSJun 26 · 01:49 UTCNY POST
    Tough justice for Texas antifa exposes another fatal flaw of Blue America

    The article discusses the sentencing of antifa members in Texas and suggests that the influence of left-leaning politicians and courts may lead to greater societal chaos. It contrasts the open hostility of antifa with the potential destabilizing effects of liberal policies.

  • POLITICSJun 25 · 22:48 UTCTHE ATLANTIC
    What the Prairieland Prosecutions Reveal About Trump’s America

    Nine activists were convicted for their roles in a 2021 protest at ICE’s Prairieland Detention Facility near Dallas, where they caused property damage and injured an officer. Benjamin Song, a defendant, received a 100-year sentence for attempted murder, while others received 30-70 years for charges including rioting and conspiracy, raising questions about sentencing disparities compared to the January 6 Capitol riot. The trial emphasized an 'antifa' framing, though the term lacks legal definition.

  • POLITICSJun 25 · 02:51 UTCNY POST
    ‘Squad’ Rep. Rashida Tlaib slammed for defending antifa members who shot Texas officer at immigration facility

    Rep. Rashida Tlaib defended antifa members accused of shooting a Texas officer at an immigration facility. She stated on social media that 'Americans hate the fascist Trump regime' and that 'brute force' is the only way for the regime to 'cling to power.'

  • CRIMEJun 25 · 01:01 UTCCROSSCUT SEATTLE
    Anti-ICE protesters sentenced to decades in prison

    Nine protesters received long prison sentences after being accused of Antifa membership by the Justice Department. They were arrested following a demonstration outside a Texas migrant detention facility where a police officer was shot.

  • CRIMEJun 24 · 14:08 UTCHOUSTON PUBLIC MEDIA
    Prairieland shooter gets 100 years, others 30-70 for ICE detention center ‘antifa’ protest

    A shooter received a 100-year sentence, while others were sentenced to 30-70 years for a protest at an ICE detention center linked to an 'antifa' group. Prosecutors described the group as a 'North Texas antifa cell' with anti-ICE and anti-government beliefs.

  • CRIMEJun 23 · 21:32 UTCKOAA NBC5 COLORADO SPRINGS
    8 convicted in Texas immigration center shooting and protest are sentenced to decades in prison

    Eight protesters were sentenced to decades in prison for a shooting at a Texas immigration detention center that wounded a police officer. Prosecutors labeled the act terrorism, while families and defendants disputed the charges and intentions.

  • CRIMEJun 23 · 18:54 UTCNYT US
    Protesters Accused of Antifa Ties Sentenced to Up to 100 Years in ICE Attack

    Protesters accused of Antifa ties were sentenced to up to 100 years in an attack near the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas. The attack occurred last year outside the immigration detention facility.

  • CRIMEJun 23 · 18:45 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWS
    Texas ICE detention protest shooter sentenced to 100 years, others sentenced to decades

    Benjamin Song was sentenced to 100 years in federal prison for wounding a police officer during an ICE detention center protest in Texas, alongside seven others who received 30-70 years for riot, terrorism, and explosives charges. Prosecutors linked the defendants to antifa, while their supporters claimed the protest was peaceful and denied any connection to the group.

  • CRIMEJun 23 · 17:51 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    8 convicted in Texas immigration center shooting and protest are sentenced to decades in prison

    Eight protesters accused of antifa ties were sentenced to decades in prison for a shooting outside a Texas immigration detention center that injured a police officer. The judge called the event an 'assault on democracy,' while defendants denied extremist affiliations and claimed their actions were in support of detained immigrants.

  • CRIMEJun 23 · 17:30 UTCCBC NEWS
    Shooter, 7 others sentenced to decades in prison after violent incident at Texas ICE facility

    A man was sentenced to 100 years in federal prison for shooting a police officer during a protest outside a Texas immigration center. Seven other protesters accused of having links to antifa received multiple decades in federal prison. The incident occurred at a Texas ICE facility.

  • CRIMEJun 23 · 16:39 UTCWTOP DC
    8 convicted of terrorism charges in Texas immigration center shooting sentenced to decades in prison

    Eight individuals, including Benjamin Song who shot and wounded a police officer at a Texas immigration center, were sentenced to decades in prison for terrorism charges. The defendants, accused of antifa ties, denied affiliations and claimed their actions were peaceful protests.

  • POLITICSJun 23 · 16:39 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    8 convicted of terrorism charges in Texas immigration center shooting sentenced to decades in prison

    Eight individuals were convicted of terrorism charges in a Texas immigration center shooting and sentenced to decades in prison. The defense claimed they were peaceful protesters, but the judge called the incident an assault on democracy. The case involves antifa, which the Trump administration labeled a domestic terrorist organization.

  • CRIMEJun 23 · 15:57 UTCSEATTLE TIMES
    8 people convicted of terrorism charges in Texas immigration center shooting face sentencing

    Eight individuals convicted of terrorism charges in connection with a shooting of a police officer outside a Texas immigration detention center are set to be sentenced. The perpetrators are accused of having links to antifa.

  • SECURITYJun 23 · 15:56 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    8 people convicted of terrorism charges in Texas immigration center shooting face sentencing

    Eight individuals linked to antifa face sentencing for terrorism charges related to a July 4 shooting at a Texas immigration detention center. Prosecutors allege they provided material support to terrorists, while defendants deny antifa affiliation and claim they supported immigrants. The case could impact free-speech protections for protests.

  • POLITICSJun 23 · 15:29 UTCGUARDIAN US
    Texas anti-ICE protesters convicted of terrorism charges sentenced to at least 50 years in prison

    Nine Texas protesters were convicted of terrorism charges and sentenced to at least 50 years in prison for actions during a protest at an immigrant detention facility, including vandalizing property and firing an AR-15 at a police officer, who was injured but survived.

  • POLITICSJun 19 · 10:00 UTCWAPO NATIONAL
    Activists indicted in alleged ‘antifa’ plot say charges are boosting protest effort

    Activists indicted in an alleged 'antifa' plot in Minneapolis claim the Trump administration used the label to criminalize dissent. The defendants argue the charges are intended to suppress protest efforts.

  • CRIMEJun 18 · 01:46 UTCKSTP ABC MINNEAPOLIS
    Defendant accused of disrupting immigration agents speaks out

    Natasha Rakotz, one of 15 defendants accused of conspiring to disrupt immigration agents, denies the charges, claiming she acted to protect her community and has no history of violence. The Department of Justice alleges ties to antifa-aligned Direct Action Minnesota, while her attorney disputes the politically motivated labeling.

  • SECURITYJun 16 · 23:44 UTCNY POST
    Feds indict 15 Antifa radicals for allegedly disrupting Minnesota ICE operations

    Federal authorities have indicted 15 Antifa members for allegedly disrupting ICE operations in Minnesota. Twelve of the suspects are currently in custody.

  • CRIMEJun 16 · 21:03 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Federal prosecutors charge 15 people with impeding agents during Minnesota immigration crackdown

    Federal prosecutors in Minnesota charged 15 individuals with conspiring to impede immigration agents during a Trump administration crackdown. The defendants, linked to a left-wing group called 'Direct Action Minnesota,' are accused of blocking deportations through tactics like setting up blockades and distributing shields to protesters.

  • POLITICSJun 16 · 19:57 UTCWTOP DC
    Federal prosecutors charge 15 people with impeding agents during Minnesota immigration crackdown

    Federal prosecutors in Minnesota charged 15 individuals with conspiring to impede immigration enforcement efforts, including through blockades and surveillance of ICE agents. The charges follow a Trump administration crackdown dubbed Operation Metro Surge, which targeted fraud in the Somali community and sparked widespread protests.