Des Revol-a tattoo artist,
PoC anarchist, immigrant,and
all-around sweetheart—is cur-
rently facing serious charges
related to a larger case of polit
ical repression in Dallas-Fort
Worth, Texas. But Des isn't
just a vietim of trumped-up
political prosecution, he’s
a beloved artist and friend
who loves nothing more than
experimenting with new
vegan recipes, digging into
new books, looking at baby
opossums_and sometimes
fostering them, and spend-
ing time with loved ones. As
a longtime vegan dedicated
to animal liberation, solidar-
ity with nonhumans shows
up in much of Des’s artwork,
including through his playful
depictions of raccoons, cats, and other critters. Des extends this deep solidarity
outward: hes a loving brother, son, and friend; he's a free-spirited dreamer who
takes good care of everyone and everything around him. Now stuck in a federal
prison, Des is continuing to lend solidarity by drawing pictures for

other inmates to send to their families.

Des makes a mean vegan posole. The first time I met Des, he was cheffing it
up in the kitchen and literally exploded red chile everywhere in a brand-new
apartment LMAO!

—Kourtney

Des did my first five tattoos ever. He's the only artist I would go to, due to
his comforting and inviting nature. He remembered me every time, despite
his busy schedule. Every session, we would share lighthearted conversations,
mostly about his love for possums haha. He's one of the best people I've ever met.
My mom has also been tattooed by him. He'’s always been an inspiration to us.

—Emma Grace

When I met Des, we were in a place that fel like the middle of nowhere. And
his presence felt so warm and kind and open. His smile at times would literally
light up a room—so powerful, I can still feel it. I remember his kindness, which
manifested in so many ways—offering beautiful tattoos to people with such
patience and care, sharing laughs and stories, sharing his artwork. And offer-
ing a truly present ear. When I think of the term “holding space,” Des comes to
mind. It is one of his many gifts. Just sitting next to him felt like a warm hug.

—Sayyida
Background

On July 4, 2025, around a dozen
people gathered outside the ICE Prai-
rieland Detention Center in Alvarado,
Texas, for a noise demo in solidarity
with immigrants and ICE detainees
inside. At some point, an altercation
allegedly occurred, after which an offi-
cer claimed to have sustained a minor
injury. Ten people were arrested, and
state and federal police then charged
them with terrorism and attempted
murder. Since then, another seven
people have been arrested in connec-
tion with this case. The police have also
terrorized friends and family members
of those arrested at the protest, serving
no-knock warrants, conducting house
raids, and engaging in widespread sur-
veillance.

Des was not at the noise demo.
Instead, on July 6, after receiving a
phone call from his wife in jail (one
of the initial ten who were arrested),
Des was followed and arrested by the
FBI in Denton, Texas—at first, under
the pretext of a minor traffic violation.
He was later charged with evidence
tampering and obstruction of justice
related to the Prairieland defendants.
This allegation was based on a box of
nes that he was supposedly moving
in his truck—zines that could be found
inany collective house or infoshop. Des
was briefly held at the Johnson County
Jail, but soon transferred to a federal
prison, FMC Fort Worth.

He isalso currently on an ICE hold,
and has been publicly targeted and
doxxed on social media by both prom-
inent fascists and ICE. Moreover, right
after his arrest, his family experienced
abrutal and intimidating nine-hour FBI
raid of their home. Police confiscated
everything from electronics to stickers
and more zines.

While Des is not being charged
along with the other Prairieland defen-
dants, his charges are tied to them.
He is cited in all the other defendants’
indictments so far for alleged evidence
tampering, and the state has included a
photo of the supposedly incriminating
box of zines. But his case will look dif-
ferent and is separate from the others,
and he may be the only defendant who
isat direct risk from ICE.

Indeed, Des is not just at risk of a
lengthy federal prison sentence, which
is bad enough. Even if released, he isin
danger of being kidnapped by ICE and/
orassaulted by fascists.

The framing of the case by the
federal government should worry all
of us. It is a thinly veiled attempt to
crack down on resistance, whether in
deed or word. The criminalization of
dissent—alongside solidarity and even
ideas—means that everyone risks arrest
and worse as the state moves to assert
authoritarian power.

Resistance, including zines, s not a
crime.

Ijust want all the Kitties and
vegan donuts.
“Des
‘Write to Des or Dani:

Daniel Rolando Sanchez Estrada
#95099-511
FMC Fort Worth
Federal Medical Center
PO Box 15330
Fort Worth, Texas 76119

Learn more:
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REMINDER: Des is pretrial. DO NOT mention anything
about the case or charges.