A series of mistrials have been declared in federal cases involving allegations of domestic terrorism connected to protests at ICE facilities in Texas. The controversies were sparked by defense attorneys wearing politically charged T-shirts during jury selection, leading judges to call for mistrials due to potential bias. These cases include the trial of nine individuals connected to a July 4 ambush at the Alvarado ICE facility, which has garnered significant attention amid heightened discussions around the criminalization of anti-fascist activists. As these legal proceedings unfold, they raise pressing questions about the intersection of politics, protest, and the legal system in the context of rising tensions surrounding immigration enforcement.