Nine defendants have been sentenced to 30, 50, 70, and 100 years.
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Elizabeth (Liz) is a mother of three, provides for her youngest child, and has two pets.
Maricela, known as Mari by her loved ones, is forever the youngest sibling. Mari’s favorite color is blue. She shared a home with her dog Oso, two cats Sir Tomothy Pierce Cuddleson III and Trash Cat, and two bunnies Daisy and Daffodil (kidnapped and unsure where they ended up after FBI home invasion). A vegan since 2019 who loves sharing yummy food with others. Not really a “gardener” but practiced in planting wishes and trying to cultivate growth. Mari misses karaoke duets with her now 13 year old kiddo, potlucks with friends, going to reading and writing groups, driving with…
Meagan Elizabeth Morris is loved by her wife housemates, and dogs. Her writings are collected here: https://www.tumblr.com/meaganmorrisupdates Her name was legally changed in 2007, but the federal complaint used her given name. At the time of the arrest, Megan was in her van, driving home. She was pulled over by law enforcement and detained, and arrested early in the morning on July 5. Her bond is set at $10 million. Note: In early July, Meagan spoke with law enforcement, which caused serious harm to other defendants. With the help of competent legal counsel, she has made a commitment to affirming…
Reproduced below is a statement of support for the Prairieland Defendants issued by the National Lawyers Guild, which describes itself as the oldest and largest progressive bar association in the United States. It was published on October 17, 2025. Yesterday, a new indictment was revealed in North Texas that uses Trump’s new directive to go after “antifa” to prosecute the Prairieland Defendants. This is the first instance where the Trump Administration has framed “antifa” as a terrorist group in a criminal case. The National Lawyers Guild stands with anti-ICE dissent and calls for solidarity with the Prairieland Defendants. We cannot…
Reproduced below is a statement of support for the Prairieland Defendants issued by the National Lawyers Guild, which describes itself as the oldest and largest progressive bar association in the United States. It was published on August 7, 2025 and has been edited for some typographical errors. From the Dallas-Fort Worth NLG Chapter: On July 4th, a noise demonstration took place outside of the ICE Prairieland Detention Center in Texas. What was a typical pro-immigrant protest has turned into a massive federal investigation, with 16 defendants now facing criminal charges. The National Lawyers Guild (NLG), the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of…
Below is a statement of solidarity with the Prairieland defendants, which we encourage individuals, organizations, and groups to reproduce to demonstrate their support! We also ask that people plan for the October 3, 2025 international day of action in solidarity with the Prairieland defendants! We stand in solidarity with the Prairieland Defendants as community members and pursuers of a better world. In supporting them, we do it with love for their humanity, grief for their confinement, and rage for the repression they face. On July 4, 2025, protesters gathered to make a display of noise and fireworks to express solidarity…