'We're here to assist the border patrol because they are so short handed. We have a good work rapport with them. Our goal was to be here until we're not needed. And when we're not needed is when that wall is up.' John Horton, the group's leader, told AFP.
A group of a half-dozen people has pledged to remain at the U.S.-Mexico border until President Donald Trump's proposed border wall has been constructed.
"CBP is facing an unprecedented humanitarian and border security crisis all along our Southwest Border—and nowhere has that crisis manifested more acutely than here in El Paso," McAleenan said reported the El Paso Times. The UCP is made up largely of veterans armed with guns and other tactical gear. Their camp consists of a small trailer and a few tents pitched in the New Mexico desert."We don't want Rambos. We don't want someone down here just to create a problem. We're not going to have any shootings. We're against it. We are armed for our own protection, but that is the only reason we are armed. No other reason," Horton said.
While a group member, who only identified himself to KVIA as 'Viper' told the ABC affiliate that Border Patrol has asked for their help, the agency dismissed the claim to the television station. The group, who post to social media about their mission and produce a radio show a few times a week, plans to remain at the border until the border wall has been constructed. They've been stationed in Sunland Park for about a month, KVIA said.
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