On the first day of trial, Trump appointee Judge Pittman preemptively declared a mistrial, suspending the jury selection process and delaying the start of trial.
We are left to wonder if the seemingly sympathetic jury and the large show of support outside the courthouse influenced the judge’s rash decision.
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Text reads: PRAIRIELAND FEBRUARY 17 TRIAL UPDATES What this means for the case is still unclear, though we know this will mean a significant delay, if only even a week, for defendants who have suffered terrible jail conditions while awaiting trial. More details about the trial as well as ways to show up for defendants will be provided as they become available. [square qr code] signal announcements channel
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What this means for the case is still unclear, though we know this will mean a significant delay, if only even a week, for defendants who have suffered terrible jail conditions while awaiting trial.
More details about the trial as well as ways to show up for defendants will be provided as they become available.
“Antifa, where are you? Which office are they in or which hole, which bunker, which park? It’s a buzzword used to label people to justify political persecution & violation of their first amendment rights.” - George Lobb, attorney in Maricela Rueda’s state case
The Prairieland defendants are facing horrendous conditions in Tarrant County Jail where they were moved this week before trial. They have had their legal paperwork confiscated, held in filthy cells, and treated as violent and dangerous. They are strapped to a cart when leaving their cells and many have not been able to access the tablets that allow them to contact their family or reading material.
[USA] A new date has been set for the start of the Prairieland Defendants’ federal jury trial: Feb 17!
We have been told this date is set. The North Texas federal court circuit in Fort Worth is well-known for being fast & firm with trial dates. Dario Sanchez’s state trial is set for April 20 in Johnson County. This is not a lot of time! We’re calling on supporters everywhere to do everything you can to help the defendants get the best defense possible: https://tinyurl.com/fortworthcourt
That means continued fundraising for expert witnesses and other trial expenses, writing letters to keep their spirits up, and raising awareness to highlight the importance of this case. If you’re able to come to DFW for the trial, please do! We will have other concrete asks soon, so please stay tuned!
[USA] Feds Arrest Another Person in Prairieland Case
In an early morning raid yesterday, feds arrested another person in connection with the July 4 Prairieland ICE Detention Center noise demo. Over 3 months after the protest, Janette Goering was arrested by federal & local police at her home in Carrollton, Texas, on Tuesday, October 21. Goering is being held at Johnson County Jail on a state charge of aiding in the commission of terrorism & has a $5 million bond.
The FBI has now confirmed that the Prairieland noise demo case is the first case in the White House's attack on so-called "Antifa." As of today, three people have been indicted at the federal level.
The Prairieland defendants need your support. Please donate and spread the word!! Please write to the defendants and let them know they are not alone!!!
At first, my incarceration was the same as everyone else’s. Isolation, in a dirty cell. After my bond was lowered and I was released, they pull a a bait & switch at a hearing to add conditions to my release. They indicted me on a second charge and sent me to jail for labor day weekend. [...]
🇺🇸 [USA] Support Savanna Batten, 1 of the Prairieland Defendants!
Savanna is 1 of 17 people arrested thus far on absurd conspiracy charges after an anti-ICE demo on July 4, 2025. She and her codefendants endure tortuous conditions in #JohnsonCountyJail in #Cleburne#Texas, including solitary confinement and guards reportedly strip searching them up to 3 times a day. With her bond set at $10 million, she has been held in solitary for over 2 months now.
Instructions on how to contact and support Savanna Batten.
The text says:
Write to Savanna!
All mail is monitored by state and federal law enforcement. Be mindful of what you write. Do not discuss the case or include overtly political commentary. Consider telling stories, sending poetry, etc.
Johnson County Detention Center
Savanna Batten
#202502020
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Host a fundraiser!
Donate to: www.givesendgo.com/supportdfwprotestors or link in bio
Take action!
Do a banner drop, organize an information-sharing night, continue the fight against mass deportations and round-ups of immigrants and their communities.
Call the jail!
(817)-556-6360
Authorities have denied protestors their rights to lawyers and are holding them in solitary confiment. Call and demand that the jail respect the rights of all protestors held at Johnson County Jail.
🇺🇸 [USA] Day of Solidarity for Prairieland Defendants - October 3, 2025
Get started planning for the October 3rd international day of action in solidarity with the Prairieland defendants!
Who are they?
17+ Dallas anti-ICE protestors face trumped up charges in connection with a July 4th noise demo at the Prairieland ICE Detention Center. 2 months later, they are still being held in torturous conditions with collective bail in the tens of millions.
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Who are the Prairieland Defendants?
17+ Dallas anti-ICE protestors face trumped up charges in connection with a July 4th noise demo at the Prairieland ICE Detention Center. 2 months later, they are still being held in torturous conditions with collective bail in the tens of millions.
What to do on October 3rd?
•Host a letter writing event
•Drop a banner
•Hold a noise demo
•Host a fundraiser event or show and donate to: givesendgo.com/supportdfwprotestors
•Send pictures and report backs of what you do to [email protected]
How to learn more?
•Visit dfwdefendants.wordpress.com
•Follow @dfwsupportcommittee on IG
•Follow @fireantmovementdefense on IG
•Host a letter writing event
•Drop a banner
•Hold a noise demo
•Host a fundraiser event or show and donate to: givesendgo.com/supportdfwprotestors
•Send pictures and report backs of what you do to [email protected]
How to learn more?
•Visit dfwdefendants.wordpress.com
•Follow
@dfwsupportcommittee on IG
•Follow @fireantmovementdefense on IG
Another Person Arrested in Connection to Prairieland ICE Detention Center Protest on July 4, Bringing Total Number of Arrests to 17, Prompting a Public Statement from Supporters
People Are Being Held on Bonds of Up to $15 Million, But Most People Currently in Custody Have No Formal Charges and No Legal Representation More Than a Month After the Incident
