Statement on the Prairieland Sentencing — Muslims for Just Futures

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Source: https://www.muslimsforjustfutures.org/blog/mjfstatement-psentencing

Publisher: Muslims for Just Futures
Date Published: June 23, 2026
Relevant To: Protest safety / anti-repression resources; data center protest campaign (July 18)
Verification Status: Verified

Notes: Statement (author Darakshan Raja) condemning the Prairieland sentences: Zachary Evetts, Autumn Hill, Savanna Batten, Elizabeth Soto, and Meagan Morris got 50 years; Maricela Rueda 70 years; Benjamin Song 100 years. Notes Judge O’Connor openly stated he was imposing maximum sentences to send an ideological message. First successful federal use of material support for terrorism charges against alleged “antifa” affiliates, testing NSPM-7. Quotes then-AG Pam Bondi’s statement that the case “will not be the last.” Calls for movement-wide condemnation and investment in criminal legal defense infrastructure. Companion to the Political Research Associates article, cataloged separately.