8 convicted in Texas immigration center shooting and protest are sentenced to decades in prison

nbcnews.com·By The Associated Press·2026-06-23T20:56:50.707Z
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This article documents human rights concerns or humanitarian issues using credible institutional sources. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It reports on the sentencing of eight protesters, including a former U.S. Marine reservist, who were convicted in connection with a shooting during a 2020 demonstration outside an immigration detention center in Texas, an incident prosecutors labeled an act of terrorism. The article covers the legal outcomes, the defendants' denials of ties to antifa, and the emotional responses from family and attorneys who argue the harsh sentences do not reflect the protesters' intentions.

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