Prairieland Anti-ICE Protesters Convicted of Terrorism for Wearing All Black

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A federal jury convicted eight out of nine protesters on terrorism charges related to a chaotic demonstration outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility.
The trial is seen as a bellwether for the Trump administration's crackdown on left-wing groups, with antifa being labeled a major domestic terror threat by the FBI.
Protesters used 'black bloc' clothing and encrypted messaging, tactics associated with antifa, during the demonstration which escalated into violence, including the shooting of a police officer.
Benjamin Song was convicted of attempted murder for shooting an officer but acquitted on other counts, facing up to life in prison.
The case marks the federal government's first use of material support charges against alleged antifa members accused of domestic terrorism.
The Intercept warns of an authoritarian takeover by the Trump administration, criticizing the media's coverage and calling for support to defend press freedom.
The article highlights the challenges faced by journalism under the Trump administration, with accusations of dismantling the free press and creating a post-truth America.

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