Tim Foley, the head of Arizona Border Recon, expressed confidence about collaborating with the incoming Trump administration, stating, "We're in talks with a few different people...We have a better lay of the land than the federal agents do." This reveals a willingness among militia groups to integrate into official operations while asserting their expertise in local conditions.
Vigilante groups along the US-Mexico border, armed with technology like drones, have operated unchecked, straddling the line between civilian actions and official duties. Foley's comments highlight how some believe their involvement is essential for executing the upcoming administration's hardline immigration strategies.
Recent events, such as militia leaders being convicted for plotting violence against migrants, cast a shadow over border operations. Yet, despite legal consequences, groups continue to seek a partnership with federal authorities under the new presidential administration.
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