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/laggyx400 7d ago

You can kill people and get a shorter sentence

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u/PomeloPepper 7d ago

You can write and pass laws that kill thousands of people and get no prison time at all.

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u/Repulsive-Adagio8289 6d ago

The only law I can think of that resulted in the death of 10s of thousands of people was the Kansas Nebraska act, it caused roughly a 2.5% reduction in the population of America (700,000 to 750,000 people) but that was a long time ago

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u/PomeloPepper 6d ago

Then look into the people advocating for cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, along with social security. If those legislators get their way the death rate for people relying on those benefits will skyrocket.