By Josh Aden

Updated: Saturday, February 16, 2008 8:34 PM PST


Traditionally tight-knit anti-illegal immigration organizations are roiled in internal conflict.

Struggles for power and finances have led leaders in the movement to split ties with Jim Gilchrist, the founder of the Minuteman Project.

Bickering continues over who has control of the original Minuteman organization and once faithful members are now deserting the group. Barbed e-mails and accusations fly among the former Minuteman loyalists.

“I’m fighting on three fronts,â€