June 26, 2026

Federal Indictments Target Cop City Protesters Amid Ongoing State Failures

The Department of Justice indicted two protesters for alleged involvement in a May 2022 protest against the Cop City police training center.
State courts dismissed previous charges against the same individuals, citing due process violations due to delays in prosecution.
The federal indictments are part of a broader initiative to label anti-fascist activities as terrorism, following controversial sentences in a separate case.
Critics argue the government's narrative framing of protesters as terrorists undermines civil liberties and due process.