What the Bundy Bunkerville standoff foreshadowed - High Country News
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In April 2014, Cliven Bundy urged people to support him in his battle against the federal government, declaring, "Now it's time to get on our boots and I guess make our stand." His call to action attracted hundreds, transforming a personal legal issue into a national protest backdrop.
The standoff culminated in a confrontation where federal officers found themselves outmatched by armed supporters of Bundy, who had mobilized from various states. This chaotic scene highlighted a critical juncture in the ongoing struggle between governmental authority and individual rights as perceived by far-right groups.
After the federal judge tossed the case, Cliven Bundy's son Ryan proclaimed, "The West has now been won!" This declaration captured the spirit of the Bundy's supporters who viewed their stand against federal government intervention as a pivotal moment for their interpretation of freedom and sovereignty.
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