Today, Enrique Tarrio, a former defendant in the January 6 events, publicly announced that a court in Washington, D.C., has issued an arrest warrant for him. This action comes after Tarrio’s refusal to hand over his personal cellphone. He claims this demand is part of a larger agenda aimed at political retaliation and coercive discovery. Tarrio shared these details in a statement on the social media platform, X.

Tarrio explained that the legal move is related to his decision to deny access to his private phone, suggesting that the judge may detain him indefinitely for noncompliance. He views this situation as an attempt to compel his cooperation in what he perceives as politically driven legal battles.

In his statement, Tarrio mentioned the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, accusing them of demanding a $3.1 million civil settlement over a banner incident he claims to know nothing about. He also pointed to ongoing legal cases involving Donald Trump, suggesting that these are politically biased due to funding links with the Democratic Party.

Tarrio appealed to Harmeet Dhillon, head of the Civil Rights Division, to investigate the entities he named, accusing them of malicious practices, tax fraud, and violations of the First Amendment.

To aid his legal battles, Tarrio has started a legal defense fund on GiveSendGo, urging his supporters to contribute to his cause.

This article will be updated with new information as it becomes available.

I am willing to go to jail again because I am not going to have my personal information given to a judge, a corrupt law firm and a fake church.

Currently looking for counsel so if you have any suggestions please let me know.”

In Tarrio’s statement, Tarrio names the African Methodist Episcopal Church and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP as adversaries, alleging a civil settlement demand totaling $3.1 million for a banner Tarrio claims he had no knowlege of. Tarrio also references ongoing litigation involving Donald Trump, asserting political bias tied to funding by the Democratic Party.

Tarrio called on Harmeet Dhillon, identified as head of the Civil Rights Division, to open investigations into the named entities, alleging malicious practices, tax fraud, and First Amendment violations.

Tarrio has established a legal defense fund on GiveSendGo to support his ongoing litigation, directing supporters to contribute to the campaign.

This story will be updated as additional information becomes available.