Eight individuals were sentenced on June 23, 2026, for their involvement in a July 4, 2025, attack on an ICE detention facility in Alvarado, Texas. The group, which was found guilty of terrorism-related charges earlier this year, included Benjamin Song, who received the longest sentence of 100 years in prison. Other sentences included Maricela Rueda with 70 years, and Autumn Hill, Zachary Evetts, Savanna Batten, Meagan Morris, and Elizabeth Soto, each receiving 50 years. Daniel Rolando Sanchez-Estrada was sentenced to 30 years.
Prosecutors stated that the attack was premeditated and involved setting off fireworks, vandalizing property, and shooting at responding police officers, one of whom was injured. The defendants were accused of being inspired by antifa ideology. The Trump administration had designated antifa as a domestic terror group in September 2025, although critics argue that it is an ideology rather than an organized group.
Nine defendants faced a total of 65 charges, including attempted murder and aiding terrorists. Seven others pleaded guilty to providing material support to terrorists, facing up to 15 years in prison. The trial included testimony from law enforcement and cooperating witnesses, with evidence such as surveillance footage and seized items presented by prosecutors. Defense attorneys did not present their own cases, believing the prosecution had not met the burden of proof.
Alvarado Police Chief Teddy May commented on the verdicts, stating that they reflect the consequences of the defendants' actions and provide closure for the injured officer and the community.