2019-04-18 | Armed vigilantes apprehend hundreds of asylum seekers near Mexican border – ThinkProgress
'One of the men filmed while others took the asylum seekers, including children, into custody on Tuesday night. '
'The group then turned the asylum seekers over to Border Patrol. '
'United Constitutional Patriots did not respond to ThinkProgress’ request for comment. '
'Members of a heavily-armed group of vigilantes calling themselves the United Constitutional Patriots intercepted and apprehended hundreds of asylum seekers this week, despite having no authority to do so. '
'The Justice Department also announced plans this week to keep asylum seekers detained while their asylum claims are processed, which could potentially take months or years given a backlog in the immigration courts. '
[–] 18138695? 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
The proper term is patriots.
[–] 18139276? [S] 2 points -2 points 0 points (+0|-2) ago
Nope, the writer nailed it. This is just a small band of armed thugs forcing their opinions on others. Most citizens do not agree with this and regard these bullies for what they are.
[–] 18140126? 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Its not an opinion on whether or not it’s illegal to cross our border. Its a good thing the founding fathers weren’t a bunch of cowards like you, or we wouldn’t have such a great country that everyone wants to invade.