FORT WORTH, TEXAS — U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor sentenced Daniel Sanchez Estrada to 30 years in prison on June 23, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. Estrada received the sentence after being convicted of corruptly concealing a document or record and conspiracy to conceal documents.

The conviction related to moving a box of antifascist zines following a protest at the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas. The defendants in the case were convicted at trial in March 2026.

During the proceedings, prosecutors argued that the defendants' attire of all black clothing and their use of the Signal encrypted messaging application supported charges of material support of terrorism. Frank Gatto, an assistant U.S. attorney for the northern district of Texas, addressed the court. "The very crux here is their firm belief that the use of violence is justified," Gatto said.

President Donald Trump issued an executive order in September 2025 designating antifa as a domestic terrorism group. The Justice Department issued a press release stating the case is the first sentencing of defendants affiliated with Antifa following the executive order.

Other individuals also received prison sentences in connection with the case. Benjamin Hanil Song was sentenced to 100 years in prison, while Maricela Rueda received a 70-year prison sentence. Meagan Morris and Elizabeth Soto each received 50-year prison sentences. Another defendant, Ines Soto, awaits sentencing scheduled for July 2026.

U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor is an appointee of former President George W. Bush.