Trump has designated Antifa - a loosely organised, leftist movement that opposes far-right, racist and fascist groups - a domestic terror organisation.

Local police accused the same legal assistance group targeted by Joseph McCarthy of being part of a vast antifa conspiracy.

Eight "North Texas Antifa Cell" members were sentenced for weapons and explosives offenses and the attemped murder of a police officer in a July 4th riot.

On Tuesday, the Justice Department announced the sentencing of eight activists involved in a protest at a Texas ICE detention center.