Eight anti-ICE protesters convicted of terrorism charges in connection with a July 4, 2025 attack at a Texas immigration detention center face sentences ranging from roughly 10–20 years to potentially 100 years, with organizer Benjamin Song facing 20 years to life after firing at an officer. The convictions are seen by some as a test of the Trump administration's approach to prosecuting protest-related violence, while supporters of the defendants characterize the charges as politically motivated. The case reflects the escalating legal consequences for demonstrators involved in confrontations at ICE facilities, with terrorism convictions typically reserved for attacks involving weapons or property damage tied to ideological causes.