While ACLED tracks dozens of militia groups spanning all political affiliations this report focuses mostly on right-wing militias “as this grouping has seen the most significant increase in their profile and activities in recent months.” Many of the groups named in the study-Oath Keepers, Proud Boys, Patriot Prayer, Boogaloo Bois-have popped up frequently over the past few months, clashing with Black Lives Matter protesters and Antifa across the country. “We are definitely concerned about the response from far-right paramilitary groups whatever the outcome of the election,” Tanner told Forbes. Chuck Tanner of the Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights, who studies political extremism, confirmed his institution has the same fears.
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