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Bundy Refuses Fees Since 1993
- Cliven Bundy stopped paying the federal government fees for grazing cows on public land in 1993.
- This refusal led to years of legal disputes culminating in a massive armed standoff in 2014.
Oath Keepers' Role Explained
- The Oath Keepers consist of ex-military and police who pledge allegiance to the Constitution over the government.
- They mobilized to defend Bundy, illustrating tension between federal authority and militia groups.
Bundy's Ancestral Land Claim
- Bundy claims ancestral land ownership dating back to 1854 to justify free grazing.
- The federal government charges fees for grazing on public land, leading to Bundy's defiance.