United States v. Arnold, et al.

Late on the night of July 4, 2025, eleven or twelve members of what the government labels a "North Texas Antifa Cell", conducted a  protest/demonstration at the DHS Prairieland Texas Detention Center, discharging fireworks and vandalizing property and vehicles outside the gates to the detention center. At least one person fired multiple shots at the local police officers who responded to a 911 call and wounded one officer in the neck, before all protestors  fled the scene.  

United States v. Arnold, et al.

Case Details
  • Case No.: 4:25-cr-00259
  • Case Filed: July 07, 2025
  • Jurisdiction: N.D. Tex.
  • Charges: 18 U.S.C. 924, 18 U.S.C. 2339A, 18 U.S.C. 1512
  • Case Outcome: Guilty - Jury

  • Judge: Pittman, Mark Timothy
  • US Attorney: Smith, Shawn, Gatto, Frank L.
  • Defense Attorney: Luster, James (Arnold); McClain, Patrick J. (Evetts); Hayes, Phillip W. (Song); Tolbert, Christopher Leshawn (Batten); St John, J Warren (Morris); Clayton, MarQuetta A (Rueda); Schuerman, Harmony M (Elizabeth Soto) Davis, Leigh W (Ines Soto); Weinbel, Christopher James -FPD (Sanchez Estrada)
Key Topics in the Case

Case Analysis

Login is required to view the "Case Analysis" section of the Case Tracker. This content is limited to defense practitioners. Please log in or create a free NACDL account to continue. Non-NACDL members will be prompted to complete a brief attorney attestation form before access is granted.

Login

Case Files

 

Continue reading below

Suggest a Case

Know of a federal case that departs from traditional enforcement norms? Let us know.

Suggest a Case

Resources

Case Tracker Feedback

Help us improve the Unusual Case Tracker by sharing your experience and suggestions.

Take Brief Survey

Supported by NFCJ

The NACDL Foundation for Criminal Justice preserves and promotes the core values of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the American criminal justice system.

Support Us Now

Explore keywords to find information

Featured Products