Groups
Groups that have been mentioned in association with the patriot movement include
- League of the South (president Michael Hill)
- Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (headed by William Gheen)
- Militia of Montana (leader John Trochmann)
- Michigan Militia
- "The Oath Keepers" was founded in March 2009 by Stewart Rhodes in Lexington, Massachusetts. The organization which advocates that its members (current and former U.S. military, and law enforcement) uphold their oaths of service, and pledging to protect the U.S. Constitution. The Oath Keepers as a group have grown to include chapters in many states across America.
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