Enrique Tarrio, a former defendant in the January 6 cases, announced this afternoon on X that a court in Washington, D.C., has issued a warrant for his arrest. This development follows his refusal to hand over his personal cellphone, which Tarrio claims is part of a wider scheme of political retaliation and coercive legal tactics.

Tarrio contends that the court’s actions are linked to his decision to deny access to his private phone, suggesting that the judge might incarcerate him indefinitely for failing to comply. He described the situation as an attempt to compel his cooperation in legal proceedings he believes are driven by political motives.

In his statement, Tarrio identified the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP as opposing parties. He alleged that they are seeking a civil settlement of $3.1 million for a banner incident he claims no knowledge of. Tarrio also mentioned ongoing legal matters involving Donald Trump, arguing that there is a political bias influenced by Democratic Party funding.

Tarrio urged Harmeet Dhillon, whom he referred to as the head of the Civil Rights Division, to launch investigations into the entities he named, accusing them of malicious conduct, tax evasion, and violations of the First Amendment.

In response to his legal challenges, Tarrio has set up a legal defense fund on GiveSendGo, encouraging his supporters to contribute to his fight.

I am calling on Harmeet Dhillon, head of Civil Rights, to open an investigation into these firms for their malicious practices. And the African Methodist Episcopal Church for tax fraud and First Amendment violations.

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.