Eight individuals linked to Antifa have been sentenced to a combined 450 years in prison for their involvement in a 2020 riot outside a Texas immigration detention center. US prosecutors presented evidence connecting the defendants to the unrest, which included the shooting of a law enforcement officer. The sentences were handed down after convictions on multiple charges related to the riot and assault. Authorities allege the riot was motivated by opposition to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The lengthy sentences reflect the severity of the crimes and the potential danger posed by the defendants’ actions, according to the Department of Justice. The incident sparked debate regarding Antifa’s activities and potential for violence. The sentences aim to deter similar actions in the future.