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on August 13, 2015 in World News

Armed militias celebrate victory in Montana mine stand-off with federal govt

Armed militias celebrate victory in Montana mine stand-off with federal govt The Oath Keepers and other militia groups are celebrating a victory after a conflict over surface rights for a mine in Montana was taken to court. The militias were brought in to protect mine owners from federal interference. “We will continue to remain vigilant and on site and make sure what we achieved yesterday is upheld,” spokesman for the militias Chris McIntire told AP on Wednesday, a day after the US Forest Service sought a court ruling over the contested rights. The White Hope mine is located under the… View Article

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