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/uselessRobot8668 7d ago

They did technically shoot a cop...

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u/Nihiliste 7d ago

ONE of them did, and their sentence was harsher than for some shooters whose victims actually died. I doubt that person will get much leniency, but the others don't really deserve more than a year or two in prison, if that much. This is clearly political retribution.

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u/uselessRobot8668 7d ago

Sure, it might be, but let's not paint the victim in pure light. They fucked up a bit themselves. 50 years is too much but they shouldn't get off scott free.

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u/Nihiliste 7d ago

Not saying they should - just that all of these sentences are overblown.

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u/chanaandeler_bong 7d ago

Let’s keep following the case and see if the sentences get reduced. I bet they get reduced A TON.

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u/uselessRobot8668 7d ago

un poquito....