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Texas Protest Shooting Sentences | Santa Fe News
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- Jul 2, 2026
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Seven people face prison time ranging from nearly two years to fifteen years after a deadly shooting outside a Texas immigration detention center on July Fourth — just days after eight others received decades-long sentences, including a hundred-year term for a former Marine reservist. Prosecutors allege the group arrived armed and armored with intent to harm, especially given the facility’s residential surroundings. Defense attorneys argue the weapons were for self-defense and the gathering was a peaceful protest supporting detained immigrants. One defendant, Nathan Baumann, received nearly two years for vandalism and apologized in court, while John Thomas got nine years for aiding the reservist’s escape. The Justice Department links the attack to antifa, sparking national debate over protest rights and free speech. One more defendant is set for sentencing next Monday for helping the reservist evade arrest. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/beeedbffaf3ca762