Anti-Fascism – Dark Nights

Opening Arguments and Testimony from Alvarado Officer at Center of Prairieland Case Marks First Day of Landmark Trial Against Nine Defendants (USA)

Posted on 2026/02/25 by darknights

Testimony of Lt. Thomas Gross Undermined Government Arguments that the Noise Protest on July 4, 2025 Was an “Ambush” and “Planned Attack”

FORT WORTH, TX – Opening arguments and testimony from the Alvarado police officer at the center of the controversial Prairieland ICE Detention Center case marked the first day of trial yesterday against nine defendants. The federal government offered no new or compelling arguments in their opening statement and relied heavily on First Amendment-protected activity to make their case. However, during cross-examination, Alvarado police officer Lt. Thomas Gross revealed information that undermines the government’s narrative that the noise demonstration on July 4, 2025 was an “ambush” and that police were the targets of a “planned attack.”

During today’s proceedings, the defense team was able to cross-examine Lt. Gross, who was injured at the scene. This is the first time Gross has spoken publicly since the incident. He described a hectic scene with few details, claiming to see only a small handful of male individuals, despite multiple women defendants in the case.

On cross-examination, Lt. Gross said he spent between 2-4 hours in the hospital before being released, and could not explain why he appears to have been shot from the back despite also claiming to have been facing the person who the government alleges fired at him. Gross could not say who drew their weapon first, but he admitted drawing his weapon without any obvious threat. Gross stated that when he arrived on the scene, there was no alleged criminal activity being committed more serious than “criminal mischief.” In response to questions from defense attorney Phillip Hayes, Gross admitted that he was pointing his firearm at a fleeing person’s back, before encountering the individual holding a rifle. This testimony seemed to contradict the government’s claim that the police were ambushed.
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Jury Selection Begins Monday After Judge Declared Mistrial Last Week in Widely Watched Federal Prairieland ICE Protest Trial (USA)

Posted on 2026/02/23 by darknights

Concerns Grow Over Whether the Prairieland Defendants Can Receive a Fair Trial, Based on Severe Trial Restrictions, Prejudicial Statements at Highest Levels of Government—Press Conference Monday at 8am

FORT WORTH, TX – Nine defendants will proceed to federal trial on Monday in a widely watched case that stems from a July 4, 2025 noise demonstration in support of detained immigrants at the Prairieland ICE Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas. Following a mistrial declared last week by presiding U.S. District Court Judge Mark Pittman for a defense attorney’s attire featuring civil rights leaders, jury selection is scheduled to begin again on Monday, February 23. The trial is expected to last at least three weeks. Defendants Savanna Batten, Zachary Evetts, Autumn Hill, Meagan Morris, Maricela Rueda, Daniel “Des” Rolando Sanchez Estrada, Benjamin “Champagne” Song, Elizabeth Soto, and Ines Soto were indicted in November on a variety of charges including riot, discharging a firearm, attempted murder, material support for terrorism, and conspiracy to conceal documents.

A press conference will be held at the southeast corner of Burke Burnett Park, across the street from the courthouse, on Monday, February 23 at 8am.

Continue reading “Jury Selection Begins Monday After Judge Declared Mistrial Last Week in Widely Watched Federal Prairieland ICE Protest Trial (USA)” →

On the attempted Far-Right attack on an East Bristol pub (UK)

Posted on 2026/02/18 by darknights

From Bristol Antifascists:

Yesterday, 25-30 members of Bristol Patriots attacked our fundraiser at the Red Lion in Easton.

They arrived together in vans and cars and tried to force their way into the pub. Due to the quick thinking of people there, they were shut out. There was a great community response as more people from the surrounding area showed up to protect the pub. Eventually, they were hugely outnumbered and forced out the area by police for their own protection.

The fundraiser gig continued and many of those who mobilised ended up celebrating the strength of our community at the gig, which was a roaring success. Continue reading “On the attempted Far-Right attack on an East Bristol pub (UK)” →

Anti-fascists rally outside Hungarian Embassy in London (UK)

Posted on 2026/02/17 by darknights

14.2.2026

Anti-fascist activists gathered outside the Hungarian Embassy in London in response to the Hungarian government’s designation of Antifa as a terrorist organisation and the sentencing of anti-fascist activists in Hungary. Demonstrators called for the release of Maja T, Gabriele M and Anna M, who were recently given prison sentences following a show trial, and condemned the criminalisation of opposition to fascism.

Video coverage:
https://www.newsflare.com/video/838833/anti-fascism-banned-in-hungary-protest-outside-the-hungarian-embassy-in-london

Photos:

https://www.sopaimages.com/galleries/89542

https://www.sopaimages.com/galleries/89519

Alerta! – Manchester 21/2/26 – Resist Britain First (UK)

Posted on 2026/02/17 - 2026/02/17 by darknights

All out to resist Britain First!

Organised fascist group Britain First are coming to Manchester to call for the ethnic cleansing of Britain.

Assemble together to confront the fascists!

No pasaran!

Manchester – Sackville Gardens – Saturday 21st February 11:15am

Bring banners, masks, cash and food.

Wear plain clothing, cover tattoos, bring friends and don’t travel alone.

Follow @ResistBritainFirst for more info

https://antifascistinfo.noblogs.org/

Anti-Fascists Occupy Hungarian Consulate in Manchester (UK)

Posted on 2026/02/17 by darknights

Mocskos Fidesz!

Yesterday (14/02/26), a group of anti-fascists answered the call to take action against Viktor Orbán’s regime. Under our banner, they occupied the lobby of the building containing the Hungarian consulate in Manchester – disrupting the building until the police arrived on the scene.

Fidesz has criminalised antifascism, utilised their control over the courts to prosecute who they see fit, used the power of government to tighten their grip on the nation and victimise marginalised communities – all the while, letting degenerate nazis celebrate their equally degenerate forefathers.

Whilst here in the UK we cannot stop this, we stand in solidarity with every vicitim of Orbán’s regime, we stand with the people of Hungary – and we stand united with anti-fascists across the world.

Free Maja T.
Free Gabriele M.
Free Anna M.
Free Hungary.
Free the world.

Nine Defendants Proceed to Federal Trial Next Week in Widely Watched Prairieland ICE Detention Center Protest Case (USA)

Posted on 2026/02/13 - 2026/02/13 by darknights

Jury Selection Set to Begin Tuesday, February 17—for a Trial with Severe Public Access Restrictions, Plagued by Prejudicial Statements at Highest Levels of Government—Preceded by a Press Conference at 8:30am

FORT WORTH, TX – Nine defendants will proceed to federal trial next week in a widely watched case that stems from a July 4, 2025 noise demonstration in support of detained immigrants at the Prairieland ICE Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas. Jury selection is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, February 17, followed by the trial which is expected to last at least three weeks. Defendants Savanna Batten, Zachary Evetts, Autumn Hill, Meagan Morris, Maricela Rueda, Daniel “Des” Rolando Sanchez Estrada, Benjamin “Champagne” Song, Elizabeth Soto, and Ines Soto were indicted in November on a variety of charges including riot, discharging a firearm, attempted murder, material support for terrorism, and conspiracy to conceal documents.

A press conference will be held at the southeast corner of Burke Burnett Park, across the street from the courthouse, on Tuesday, February 17 at 8:30am.

Continue reading “Nine Defendants Proceed to Federal Trial Next Week in Widely Watched Prairieland ICE Detention Center Protest Case (USA)” →

Anti-fascism banned in Hungary – Protest outside the Hungarian Embassy in London – Saturday 14th February 12pm (UK)

Posted on 2026/02/10 by darknights

💥Alerta💥

When – 12 noon, Saturday 14th February
Where – Hungarian Embassy in London,
35 Eaton Place
Belgravia
SW1X 8BY

The Hungarian government has proscribed “Antifa” as a terrorist organisation, marking all those who oppose fascism as terrorists and placing activists under surveillance. Multiple anti-fascist groups have been banned and the Hungarian government even shut down a Holocaust memorial event where a Holocaust survivor was due to speak.

In a show trial, 25 year old non-binary anti-fascist Maja T. has been sentenced to 8 years in prison. Gabriele M. Has been sentenced to 7 years and Anna M. has been sentenced to 2 years.

In Britain as well Black and Brown youth have been put on trial and sentenced for helping defend their communities from racist attacks during the pogroms of Summer 2024.

Meanwhile on 14th February neo-Nazis are holding a music festival, rally and meeting in Budapest, to pay tribute to Nazis and their collaborators in WW2, which thousands of neo-nazis will travel from around the world to attend. The anti-fascist counter demo has been banned and Hungarian cops will be out hunting anti-fascists gathering to help defend their communities.

Anti-fascists in Hungary have called for an international day of solidarity on 14th February. We will be answering this callout and invite you to gather with us outside the Hungarian Embassy in London.

Fighting fascism is our social responsibility and when states ban fighting fascism it is our social responsibility to all be criminals.

Free Maja T !
Free Gabriele M !
Free Anna M !
Freedom for all political prisoners here in Britain and worldwide. Nobody is free until all of us are free!

“If you want to know what you would have done in the 1930s, during the nazi era, then look at what you are doing now.”

Anti-fascists in Hungary

Pre-Trial Motions Hearings Set for Tuesday and Thursday in Landmark Federal Prairieland ICE Protest Case (USA)

Posted on 2026/02/10 - 2026/02/10 by darknights

Just Days Before the Federal Trial Begins, Defense Motions Seek to Suppress Evidence, Exclude Codefendant Statements at Trial

FORT WORTH, TX – Days before a widely watched federal trial is set to begin in the Prairieland ICE protest case, U.S. District Court Judge Mark Pittman ordered pretrial motions hearings for Tuesday, February 10 and Thursday, February 12. Nine defendants—Savanna Batten, Zachary Evetts, Autumn Hill, Meagan Morris, Maricela Rueda, Daniel “Des” Rolando Sanchez Estrada, Benjamin “Champagne” Song, Elizabeth Soto, and Ines Soto—who were indicted in November on a variety of charges including riot, discharging a firearm, attempted murder, material support for terrorism, and conspiracy to conceal documents will start their federal trial next week with jury selection on Tuesday, February 17.

On Tuesday, February 10 at 10am, Judge Pittman will hear arguments on a motion to suppress evidence against Prairieland defendant Elizabeth Soto, and a motion filed by Prairieland defendant Autumn Hill to exclude statements of codefendant Meagan Morris. A third motion filed on behalf of Daniel Rolando Sanchez Estrada, which is currently being withheld from the public record, will be heard on Thursday, February 12 at 2pm. The Prairieland case stems from a July 4, 2025 noise demonstration in support of detained immigrants at the Prairieland ICE Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas. Continue reading “Pre-Trial Motions Hearings Set for Tuesday and Thursday in Landmark Federal Prairieland ICE Protest Case (USA)” →

Welcome to the ICE List (USA)

Posted on 2026/01/28 - 2026/01/28 by darknights

The ICE List is an open journalistic project, created by Crust News, aimed at collecting and sharing information that can hold ICE members legally accountable.

https://icelist.is/