A member of the armed group that allegedly ambushed immigration and customs enforcement agents at a Texas detention center on July 4 is reportedly concealing her immigrant husband in an effort to hide evidence from authorities. Sources revealed that Marisela Ruda is believed to be keeping her husband, Daniel Rolando Sanchez Estrada, out of prison, possibly to protect documents that express “anti-government and anti-Trump” sentiments.
According to court documents, she advised him to relocate her car from their Dallas home and to take necessary steps to ensure everything is moved into his possession.
Surveillance footage appears to have captured Sanchez Estrada carrying a box near a vehicle. Later findings included handwritten documents outlining training, tactics, and planning related to civil unrest, along with anti-law enforcement rhetoric.
Reports indicate that he alternated living between Ruda’s location and his family’s home. Sources suggested that he is linked to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients who received green cards during the Biden administration.
The FBI arrested Sanchez Estrada on Monday for conspiring to tamper with evidence while a search warrant was being executed.
Witnesses and officials described the perpetrators as wearing military-style attire, complete with tactical vests. They reportedly discharged fireworks at the detention facility near Dallas before engaging local police and unarmed federal agents in gunfire.
Prosecutors noted that one suspect fired at detention center employees and civilians, while a local officer suffered a non-fatal gunshot wound. This officer has since been released from the hospital.
The ten suspects involved face multiple charges, including three counts of attempted murder and three counts related to firearm discharge in connection with violent crimes.
The group’s actions were characterized as “organized attacks,” which included launching fireworks and vandalizing vehicles near the facility.
After the attack, some suspects allegedly fled the scene, leaving behind an attack rifle and magazines. Reports also indicated that certain members were armed, donned body armor, and had two-way radios when confronted by police.
Items recovered included a can of spray paint and additional paraphernalia with messages such as “Fight the horror of ICE in class wars!” and “Free all political prisoners.” Vandalized police vehicles were marked with phrases like “traitor” and “ICE pig.”
“This was clearly not a peaceful protest,” remarked local attorney Nancy E. Larson. “The increase in violence against law enforcement in Northern Texas is deeply concerning.”
Charges have been brought against Ruda, Cameron Arnold, Savannabatten, Nathan Baumann, Zachary Evetz, Joy Gibson, Bradford Morris, Sethsykes, Elizabeth Soto, and Ines Soto for their alleged roles in the Texas incidents.
