Seven more defendants received prison terms in the federal case over a shooting outside the Prairieland Detention Center near Dallas. Prosecutors called the protest an antifa-linked ambush, while defense attorneys said there was no planned attack.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa warned anti-migrant protesters not to threaten or intimidate foreign nationals as fear spread ahead of an unofficial June 30 deadline. Thousands have sought repatriation, while police prepared for authorised marches in major cities.
Eight defendants received prison terms ranging from 30 to 100 years over a July 4 disturbance outside the Prairieland Detention Center in Texas. Prosecutors called the case terrorism tied to antifa, while defense lawyers and families denied antifa links and condemned the sentences as excessive.
Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella narrowly won Colombia’s presidential runoff, according to the initial count, defeating left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda. The result prompted celebrations among supporters and protests in major cities as Cepeda withheld concession pending further checks.
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency to clear antigovernment roadblocks that have disrupted food, fuel and medical supplies. Protesters are demanding restored fuel subsidies, reversal of austerity measures and Paz’s resignation.
Federal prosecutors charged 15 Minnesota activists with felony offenses tied to anti-ICE protests during Operation Metro Surge. U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen said the case targets conduct, not speech, while critics accused the government of punishing protest activity.
Federal prosecutors charged 15 people in Minnesota over protests against the Trump administration’s Metro Surge immigration operation. Officials accused the defendants of using vehicles, ice blocks and homemade shields to impede federal agents.