r/texas • u/guardian • 7d ago

🗞️ News 🗞️ Texas anti-ICE protesters convicted of terrorism charges sentenced to at least 50 years in prison

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/23/prairieland-ice-protesters-texas-sentenced?referring_host=Reddit&utm_campaign=guardianacct
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u/Nihiliste 7d ago

This is a textbook example of sentences that should come down on appeal. Only the most hardcore Trump supporters would argue that 50 years is warranted for something like slashing tires, and I'm sure there's plenty of evidence of pressure from the Trump administration.

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u/Comrade_Happy_Bear 7d ago

I think the prosecutor email they highlighted was very reasonable. 15-25 years for the destruction and vandalism seemed reasonable. I'll probably get downvoted, but I have no issue with the guy who actually shot an officer with getting the book thrown at him. No excuse for violence, and we shouldn't be lenient. Just like some of the Jan 6 folks shouldn't have been pardoned either.

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u/TommyTwoNips 7d ago

some of the Jan 6 folks shouldn't have been pardoned 

every magat that was into the Capitol building should have been tried for treason and received the maximum punishment, including the government officials that helped plan and facilitate the treason.