Rep. Rashida Tlaib Defends Antifa Cell After Long Prison Sentences in Texas Attack
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib is under fire for defending convicted antifa members.
The Michigan Democrat condemned lengthy prison sentences handed down in a federal terrorism case.
The defendants were convicted for a violent attack on a Texas immigration detention facility.
Among them was Benjamin Song, a former Marine Corps reservist.
A jury convicted him of attempted murder for shooting Alvarado Police Lt. Thomas Gross.
Song received a 100-year prison sentence.
Gross survived after a bullet struck his neck and shoulder.
Seven other defendants received sentences ranging from 30 to 70 years.
They were convicted on charges including providing material support to terrorists, conspiracy involving firearms and explosives, and rioting.
Tlaib took to social media after the sentencing.
“These sentences are a travesty and totally unjustified, but that’s the point,” she wrote.
“Americans hate the fascist Trump regime, so the only way they can try to cling to power is brute force.”
She also attacked National Security Presidential Memorandum 7.
That directive from President Trump designated antifa as a domestic terrorist organization following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
“NSPM-7 is a grave threat to all of us and more bulls— ‘terrorism’ charges like these are coming,” Tlaib added.
Her comments drew sharp condemnation.
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller accused her of defending violent extremists.
“Defending antifa terrorists who tried to massacre state and federal law enforcement is unacceptable from a member of Congress,” Miller wrote.
Journalist Andy Ngo, who has documented antifa activity for years, pushed back hard.
“They were proven at court to be part of a terrorist antifa cell that trained for and planned violence using firearms,” Ngo stated.
“They used large explosives to lure out federal agents and police before shooting one in the neck.”
He noted that five cell members flipped and testified about how the group organized under antifa ideology.
“Congresswoman, I know you must be very upset that these terrorists you are sympathetic to didn’t get away with it this time,” Ngo added.
Conservative columnist Kurt Schlichter was blunt.
“Counterpoint: Her friends shot a cop,” he wrote.
Federal prosecutors laid out a clear picture of the attack.
It happened on the evening of July 4, 2025.
Members of the group arrived at the immigration detention center in dark clothing and masks.
They carried firearms, explosives, and military-grade medical equipment.
Prosecutors said they vandalized security cameras and launched fireworks at the facility.
Their goal was to deliberately lure officers outside.
When local police responded to a 911 call, Song shouted, “Get to the rifles!”
He then opened fire on Lt. Gross.
Body camera footage captured parts of the confrontation.
U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould for the Northern District of Texas condemned the violence after sentencing.
“Their terrorist acts, attempted murder, vandalism, and explosives launched at a detention facility were a far cry from a peaceful protest or First Amendment expression,” Raybould said.
“We will continue in this mission to hold others accountable who perpetrate such violence and fund these ANTIFA groups.”
Song’s attorneys claimed he acted in self-defense and described the shooting as “suppressive fire.”
U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman rejected that argument and imposed the maximum sentence.
Relatives of some defendants called the punishments excessive and claimed the group never intended violence.
Tlaib’s office did not respond to requests for comment.
This case is significant.
It marks the first successful federal terrorism prosecution of alleged antifa members since President Trump designated the movement a domestic terrorist organization under NSPM-7.
The Trump administration is treating organized political violence as the threat it is.
Law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line deserve protection.
Members of Congress who defend those who shoot at police face justified scrutiny.
Accountability for antifa violence is long overdue.
The sentences stand as a clear message that attacking law enforcement will not be treated lightly.
Benjamin Harris is a RapidReports front page contributor and editor,proud father of four.
