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Border Militia Groups with AR-15s
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35:56 - 38:21 (02:24)

The presence of heavily armed militia groups at the US-Mexico border has been increasing, with incidents like the one in April 2019, where armed militiamen with AR-15s stopped and held 200 migrants at gunpoint. Despite their menacing appearance, some members of these groups appear to be more in line with stereotypes of washed-up country singers or drunk Elvis impersonators than hardened criminals.

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In April 2019, a group of American militiamen armed with AR-15s, body armor, and skull print balaclavas stopped a group of 200 migrants at the border and held them until police arrived.
35:56 - 37:13 (01:16)
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Border Security
Summary

In April 2019, a group of American militiamen armed with AR-15s, body armor, and skull print balaclavas stopped a group of 200 migrants at the border and held them until police arrived.

Chapter
Border Militia Groups with AR-15s
Episode
Part Two: The Complete, Insane History of American Border Militias
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Former Arizona State Senator, Russell Pierce, spoke at a rally and stated that he's willing to do whatever it takes, even shedding blood, to keep the republic intact.
37:13 - 38:21 (01:07)
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Arizona Politics
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Former Arizona State Senator, Russell Pierce, spoke at a rally and stated that he's willing to do whatever it takes, even shedding blood, to keep the republic intact. Fox News noted it was unclear what Pierce was referring to, but the podcast host suggests he may have been advocating for violence similar to that committed by Shawn Christy.

Chapter
Border Militia Groups with AR-15s
Episode
Part Two: The Complete, Insane History of American Border Militias
Podcast
Behind the Bastards