Alleged Antifa Cell Member Says He Was Accidentally Released, Turns Himself In: “I’m Not Hiding. Because I’m Innocent.”

On the day before Thanksgiving, he was released without warning or explanation. He walked out to a jail parking lot relishing the fresh air — and watching over his shoulder.

During the week that followed, Sanchez Estrada savored his time with family members and worried that his release might have been an accident. Apparently, he was right.

“My charge is allegedly having a box containing magazine ‘zines,’ books, and artwork,” Sanchez Estrada said. “Items that should be protected under the First Amendment ‘freedom of speech.’ If this is happening to me now, it’s only a matter of time before it happens to you.”

Sanchez Estrada faces up to 20 years on counts of corruptly concealing a document or record and conspiracy to conceal documents. The stakes are higher for him than other defendants because he is a green card holder, which ICE spotlighted in a social media post that included his picture and immigration history.

Fuck, I hope he can manage to get proper justice against the govt for this farce, but I fear whatever judge will just say "immigrant antifa" and condemn him to that Salvadorian prison

This guy is a hero. Prosecutors frequently drop charges against people who they fear they can't garauntee a prosecution against, because that can set legal precedent against more abusive prosecution in the future. So by intentionally turning himself back in Estrada is basically forcing the government's hand and holding them accountable.

It's dangerous, because our justice system is a farce, especially in Texas. But if he wins he can protect countless others from governmental abuse in the future.

Legend.

Free food, shelter, and health care? Let me back in!