In 2020, 54 hate groups were tracked in Texas

As militias on the border have become more brazen in recent months, it appears some Border Patrol agents have turned a blind eye to their activities. Hatewatch has reviewed several videos of Border Patrol agents interacting with these border militia members, in some cases even appearing to have established friendly relationships.

Officials from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department did not return Hatewatch’s repeated requests for comment.