BUNDY RANCH: Federal Probe of Militia

Donate USD: http://nnn.is/donate-dollars | A congressman is seeking a federal probe of armed militia at the Bundy Ranch in Nevada, claiming the armed citizens set up traffic checkpoints. A standoff took place at the ranch, over grazing rights and land use issues. A citizen militia protecting the property caused the Bureau of Land Management to retreat.

Since the end of the standoff, militia members have kept a close watch on the property. Steven Horsford, a congressman from Las Vegas, is claiming the citizens are stopping drivers, asking for identification.

The lawmaker has asked the local sheriff to investigate the allegations, which also include reports of militia in local schools.

Horsford said, “We must respect individual constitutional liberties, but residents of and visitors to Clark County should not be expected to live under the persistent watch of an armed militia.” (1)

Those at the ranch say the Congressman is exaggerating the actions taken by the citizen army, located 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas.

Ammon Bundy, the son of rancher Clive Bundy, told Reuters “They have sidearms, but they are not carrying rifles. But going down to churches and schools, or stopping people on the road, that’s not happening.”

In the letter, the congressman claims his constituents want the armed militia to leave the area, although he did not back up his statement.

Ammon told the press he believes the standoff could continue for months, or even years, as the federal government continues to try to collect grazing fees.