DOJ Just Convicted Several People of Imaginary Antifa Terrorism

OA1245 - Federal prosecutors have just secured the first convictions in US history in which the Department of Justice has brought charges relating to associations with “Antifa,” an organization which demonstrably does not exist. We take a closer look at the plight of the eight defendants convicted on charges relating to a noise protest outside of an ICE detention center in Prarieland, Texas to break down the unusual legal basis for this case, understand how protesters were cast as terrorists, and what this all means for the future of American dissent.

Then in better news, we take a closer look at the recent bar complaint against one of Trump’s favorite lawyers (and our favorite MAGA characters) and AG Pam Bondi’s efforts to claim that the feds can hold up similar investigations brought by state regulators. Matt explains why this proposed rule is not only obviously illegal but doomed to fail before providing some news you can use in today’s footnote: the official OA guide on how to get away with a $100 million jewelry heist.

1. Superseding Indictment #1 in United States v. Arnold (2025)

2. Jury verdict in in United States v. Arnold (2025)

3. “Meet the Defendants,” DFW Defense Committee website

4. “Specification of Charges in the matter of Edward R. Martin Jr.” District of Columbia Board on Professional Responsibility (3/6/2026)

5. “Review of State Bar Complaints and Allegations Against Department of Justice Attorneys,” Federal Register (3/5/2026)

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