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Mar 13, 2026 A Texas jury found nine anti-ICE protesters guilty on terrorism-support and related charges Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The verdict showed anti-terror law being applied in a protest context, with implications for how institutions treat dissent.
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- Texas protesters found guilty of terrorism support — In Texas, nine anti-ICE protesters were found guilty of providing support for terrorism and other charges, marking a significant case regarding the use of anti-terrorism statutes against leftwing protesters.
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Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 7, 2026 Superior Court Judge Emily Richardson accepted an Alford plea in the Cop City protest case with restrictive probation terms Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The plea resolved a protest case but imposed conditions that raised concerns about courts enabling limits on political association and expression.
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- Judge accepts Alford plea in 'Cop City' protest case — John Mazurek, a protester against the Atlanta police training center known as 'Cop City', resolved his three-year felony arson case by taking an Alford plea to a reduced charge of criminal damage to property.
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Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Feb 18, 2026 A federal judge declared a mistrial in the Texas antifa protest case Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The mistrial exposed how courtroom management and terrorism charges can shape the state's treatment of political protest cases.
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- Judge declares mistrial in Texas ‘antifa’ protest case — A federal judge in Texas, Mark Pittman, declared a mistrial in a case involving protesters accused of terrorism at an ICE protest.
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Week 57 – 2026-02-14–2026-02-20
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