Last updated on September 10th, 2025 at 04:13 pm
A violent incident at the Prairieland ICE Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, on July 4, has been traced to a secretive far-left anarchist network. The attack involved an armed group clad in military-style gear, who launched fireworks and opened fire, injuring a police officer. Authorities characterize it as a deliberate ambush with lethal intent.
Among those arrested is former Marine Corps reservist Benjamin Hanil Song, who allegedly led combat training sessions for this loose network of activists formed during the 2020 BLM protests in Dallas. Many in the group shared ties to transgender activism and the disbanded Elm Fork chapter of the John Brown Gun Club, known for its militant stance against law enforcement.
Investigators say the attackers used fireworks and spray paint to lure ICE personnel outside the facility just before unleashing gunfire. The assailants left behind radical graffiti and flyers bearing slogans such as “FIGHT ICE TERROR WITH CLASS WAR!” and “RESIST FASCISM – FIGHT OLIGARCHY.” Prosecutors say the group’s tactics were calculated and intended as a violent protest—not civil disobedience.
In the aftermath, Benjamin Song evaded capture for a week, hiding with the help of a former roommate and reportedly changing his appearance while on the run. He was ultimately arrested and charged with multiple counts, including attempted murder of federal officers and firearms violations.
Federal officials have risen to the occasion, condemning the violence and confirming that all individuals responsible will face the full weight of justice. The incident exemplifies a disturbing shift: certain activist groups are moving from protest to planned, armed confrontation against law enforcement.
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