Militia group patrols border, raising concerns over vigilantism and safety

Unprecedented number of migrants crossing the southern border.

Unprecedented Surge in Migrants at Southern Border Sparks Militia Activity

Federal authorities have reported an alarming increase in the number of migrants unlawfully crossing the southern border, with over 10,000 people per day entering from Mexico. This surge, combined with extreme rhetoric from right-wing sources, has motivated some civilians to take matters into their own hands, even resorting to the use of firearms. A recent report by the L.A. Times sheds light on one such group known as the Ariza Border Rec, which patrols a small portion of the border west of Nogales, Arizona. The group's leader, Tim Foley, a former Army member, has been recruiting volunteers from various parts of the country.