Justice department officials say nine members of an antifa group were indicted with seven more were charged in the attempted murder of a Texas police officer during a July attack on an immigration detention center.
All suspects were charged with multiple offenses for their alleged roles related to the July 4th attack at the prairieland detention center in Alvarado, Texas.
In addition, six more suspects have also been charged for providing material support to terrorists.
The Antifa members allegedly conducted reconnaissance and discussed what to bring to the riot, including guns, medical kits, and fireworks.
US attorney Nancy Larson told reporters: “It was a planned ambush with the intent to kill Ice officers. Make no mistake, this was not a so called “peaceful protest.”