Could we use RICO statutes against violent pro-Hamas demonstrators?

We know that these ‘peace’ protests are organized by groups allied with ANSWER and the Muslim Brotherhood.

We know that the Brotherhood is a ‘fraternal’ and criminal organization that has been under investigation by the US government.

Could a person who commits a crime like this could be prosecuted under RICO statutes..?

From WIKI:

Under RICO, a person who is a member of an enterprise that has committed any two of 35 crimes—27 federal crimes and 8 state crimes—within a 10-year period can be charged with racketeering. Those found guilty of racketeering can be fined up to $25,000 and/or sentenced to 20 years in prison per racketeering count. In addition, the racketeer must forfeit all ill-gotten gains and interest in any business gained through a pattern of “racketeering activity.” RICO also permits a private individual harmed by the actions of such an enterprise to file a civil suit; if successful, the individual can collect treble damages.

Racketeering charges have already been filed against MB affiliate CAIR

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