Leftist zines used as evidence to sentence anti-ICE protesters to decades in prison, advocates say
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Lex McMenamin, Flávio Pessoa
Summary
This article examines the controversial use of leftist zines as evidence to convict anti-ICE protesters of terrorism charges following a 2025 protest at a Texas ICE facility. Through the case of Elizabeth Soto, a mother of three sentenced to decades in prison, the piece explores how political writings and zines were weaponized in court to portray protesters as terrorists. It highlights concerns from advocates and legal experts about the erosion of First Amendment protections and the criminalization of political dissent, particularly against immigrant rights activists.
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bskyLeftist zines used as evidence to sentence anti-ICE protesters to decades in prison, advocates saytheguardian.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledI've been a full-time mother all of their lives. I've never been away from them.
This is injustice.
I celebrated the holiday with my children over the jail's video-call system while they had dinner at their grandmother's.
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