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Report: Antifa Plans Terror Campaign And Siege Of El Paso, Texas To Push ‘Border Resistance’



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July 30, 20199:17 AM ET

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The far-left Antifa movement is reportedly planning a terror campaign and siege of El Paso, Texas in an attempt to raise awareness of alleged abuses at the U.S.-Mexico border.

The so-called “Border Resistance” exercise involves a “militancy training tour that will converge on a 10-day siege in El Paso, TX,” according to a tweet Monday from reporter Andy Ngo.



Andy Ngo, a Portland-based journalist, is seen covered in unknown substance after unidentified Rose City Antifa members attacked him on June 29, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. (Moriah Ratner/Getty Images)

The promotional image shows border enforcement officers being killed & government property fire bombed. Organizers are asking for “white comrades to pay for others.”
Ngo was attacked by Antifa members in Portland, Oregon and told his story Monday to the Daily Caller.
The influx of migrants trying to illegally cross the border has often centered on El Paso, where detention facilities are consistently strained to the limit.

(RELATED: Customs And Border Protection Says Border Crisis Has Reached A ‘Breaking Point’)

President Donald Trump supports officially listing Antifa as a terrorist group. He called the supposed anti-fascists an assortment of “gutless Radical Left Wack Jobs” on Saturday.



Antifa protesters wear bandanas over their face during a protest to oppose the right wing group “The Patriot Prayer Movement,” that was having a rally in downtown Portland, Oregon on September 10, 2017. (NATALIE BEHRING/AFP/Getty Images)

“Consideration is being given to declaring ANTIFA, the gutless Radical Left Wack Jobs who go around hitting (only non-fighters) people over the heads with baseball bats, a major Organization of Terror (along with MS-13 & others),” Trump wrote. “Would make it easier for police to do their job!”

(RELATED: Ex-Skinhead: White Supremacists And Antifa Both Violent)

Despite the group’s use of intimidation and violence, Antifa enjoys some level of support among certain progressives and even portrayed positively (at least partially) by some in the media. For example, former Vice President Joe Biden launched his presidential campaign by praising Antifa. CNN host Chris Cuomo suggested that they fight for “a good cause” and shouldn’t be judged like other political factions that try to circumvent the democratic process through raucous protest.

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Fake News: Antifa Does NOT Plan Border Siege in El Paso

• by: Alan Duke
• 4 hours ago (Wed, 31 Jul 2019 16:09:23 Z)

Is Antifa planning a siege at the U.S.-Mexico border in El Paso in September? No, that's not true: While several left-wing groups have announced a "call to action" gathering for "border resistance" in El Paso, Texas, starting on September 1, 2019, the organizers are "Indigenous and QTPOC (Queer, trans, people of color)" with no indication of Antifa involvement.

The story originated in a tweet from columnist Andy Ngo, who is known for covering Antifa protests, and has been repeated in articles on conservative websites, including an article published by ConservativeFiringLine.com on July 30, 2019 titled "Antifa Plans Border Siege in El Paso which opened:

Beginning on September 1, 2019, Antifa plans to hold a 10 day siege at the Border in El Paso, Texas. Called the "Border Resistance Convergence," they have plans for "trainings and direct actions" against border officials according to the Daily Caller.

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The tweet that began this false reporting came from Andy Ngo,described by Buzzfeed as a "conservative media personality," posted on July 29, 2019:

Andy Ngo
✔@MrAndyNgo

Antifa is leading a "Border Resistance" militancy training tour that will converge on a 10-day siege in El Paso, TX. The promotional image shows border enforcement officers being killed & government property fired bombed. Organizers asking for "white comrades" to pay for others.


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An article in the Daily Caller, which appeared to be the basis for the other story, took the fear-raising a step higher, suggesting the El Paso gathering would include violence. It is titled "Report: Antifa Plans Terror Campaign And Siege Of El Paso, Texas To Push 'Border Resistance":

The far-left Antifa movement is reportedly planning a terror campaign and siege of El Paso, Texas in an attempt to raise awareness of alleged abuses at the U.S.-Mexico border.

The so-called "Border Resistance" exercise involves a "militancy training tour that will converge on a 10-day siege in El Paso, TX," according to a tweet Monday from reporter Andy Ngo.

Lead Stories reached out to Ngo for details about why he believes the "Border Resistance" gathering is led by Antifa, which is a movement with the stated goals of "abolish capitalism" and "smash fascism." The website Ngo points to in his tweet -- BorderResistance.com -- makes no mention of Antifa. We will update this article with his response when it is received.

The website and Facebook page for the event lists these groups as organizers:

Contra Viento y Marea,
Tornillo the Occupation,
Hecate Society,
Casa Carmelita,
Food not Walls and
No Más Muertes/No More Deaths

The organizers made it clear that anyone participating must be ready to follow a leadership made exclusively of native Americans and people of color who are "Queer, trans."

When you come to this convergence you will be in Tigua, Raramuri, Piro, Suma and Manso territory. This convergence is being run by Indigenous & QTPOC (Queer, trans, people of color) leadership and anyone who passively or aggressively disrespects that will be asked to leave.

The organizers listed are not known for affiliation with Antifa, according to Brian Levin, the director of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino:

I think what Mr. Ngo is doing is conflating these deep-left groups with ANTIFA. ANTIFA does not appear to be a direct or primary sponsor, although they may be encouraging it secondarily on various websites and fragmented groups.

While there have been a string of hard left and ANTIFA crimes, including threats against conservatives, we have not seen any homicides by ANTIFA in the last two years, although we believe violent activity by ANTIFA segments may increase if the political season coarsens, as it probably will.

Violent ANTIFA slivers remains a threat, but the most ascendant movement, by far, are white nationalist far right. But a rising tide would lift all extremists ships.

A Hecate Society spokesperson told Lead Stories "We have no affiliation with Antifa." There is also no indication of a "terror campaign." This is an example of the Hercate Society's activism and message:

NewsGuard, a company that uses trained journalist to rank the reliability of websites, describes conservativefiringline.com as:

A hyperpartisan conservative news and opinion site that publishes conspiracy theories and does not run corrections.

According to NewsGuard the site does not maintain basic standards of accuracy and accountability. Read their full assessment here.
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Originally Posted by JohnDoe2

Fake News: Antifa Does NOT Plan Border Siege in El Paso

• by: Alan Duke
• 4 hours ago (Wed, 31 Jul 2019 16:09:23 Z)

Is Antifa planning a siege at the U.S.-Mexico border in El Paso in September? No, that's not true: While several left-wing groups have announced a "call to action" gathering for "border resistance" in El Paso, Texas, starting on September 1, 2019, the organizers are "Indigenous and QTPOC (Queer, trans, people of color)" with no indication of Antifa involvement.

The story originated in a tweet from columnist Andy Ngo, who is known for covering Antifa protests, and has been repeated in articles on conservative websites, including an article published by ConservativeFiringLine.com on July 30, 2019 titled "Antifa Plans Border Siege in El Paso which opened:

Beginning on September 1, 2019, Antifa plans to hold a 10 day siege at the Border in El Paso, Texas. Called the "Border Resistance Convergence," they have plans for "trainings and direct actions" against border officials according to the Daily Caller.

Users on social media only saw this title, description and thumbnail:


The tweet that began this false reporting came from Andy Ngo,described by Buzzfeed as a "conservative media personality," posted on July 29, 2019:

Andy Ngo
✔@MrAndyNgo

Antifa is leading a "Border Resistance" militancy training tour that will converge on a 10-day siege in El Paso, TX. The promotional image shows border enforcement officers being killed & government property fired bombed. Organizers asking for "white comrades" to pay for others.


9,875
3:39 PM - Jul 29, 2019
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10.1K people are talking about this

An article in the Daily Caller, which appeared to be the basis for the other story, took the fear-raising a step higher, suggesting the El Paso gathering would include violence. It is titled "Report: Antifa Plans Terror Campaign And Siege Of El Paso, Texas To Push 'Border Resistance":

The far-left Antifa movement is reportedly planning a terror campaign and siege of El Paso, Texas in an attempt to raise awareness of alleged abuses at the U.S.-Mexico border.

The so-called "Border Resistance" exercise involves a "militancy training tour that will converge on a 10-day siege in El Paso, TX," according to a tweet Monday from reporter Andy Ngo.

Lead Stories reached out to Ngo for details about why he believes the "Border Resistance" gathering is led by Antifa, which is a movement with the stated goals of "abolish capitalism" and "smash fascism." The website Ngo points to in his tweet -- BorderResistance.com -- makes no mention of Antifa. We will update this article with his response when it is received.

The website and Facebook page for the event lists these groups as organizers:

Contra Viento y Marea,
Tornillo the Occupation,
Hecate Society,
Casa Carmelita,
Food not Walls and
No Más Muertes/No More Deaths

The organizers made it clear that anyone participating must be ready to follow a leadership made exclusively of native Americans and people of color who are "Queer, trans."

When you come to this convergence you will be in Tigua, Raramuri, Piro, Suma and Manso territory. This convergence is being run by Indigenous & QTPOC (Queer, trans, people of color) leadership and anyone who passively or aggressively disrespects that will be asked to leave.

The organizers listed are not known for affiliation with Antifa, according to Brian Levin, the director of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino:

I think what Mr. Ngo is doing is conflating these deep-left groups with ANTIFA. ANTIFA does not appear to be a direct or primary sponsor, although they may be encouraging it secondarily on various websites and fragmented groups.

While there have been a string of hard left and ANTIFA crimes, including threats against conservatives, we have not seen any homicides by ANTIFA in the last two years, although we believe violent activity by ANTIFA segments may increase if the political season coarsens, as it probably will.

Violent ANTIFA slivers remains a threat, but the most ascendant movement, by far, are white nationalist far right. But a rising tide would lift all extremists ships.

A Hecate Society spokesperson told Lead Stories "We have no affiliation with Antifa." There is also no indication of a "terror campaign." This is an example of the Hercate Society's activism and message:

NewsGuard, a company that uses trained journalist to rank the reliability of websites, describes conservativefiringline.com as:

A hyperpartisan conservative news and opinion site that publishes conspiracy theories and does not run corrections.

According to NewsGuard the site does not maintain basic standards of accuracy and accountability. Read their full assessment here.
We wrote about conservativefiringline.com before, here are our most recent articles that mention the site:

• American Troll: John Prager Takes Us Inside Christopher Blair's Secret Troll Cave (Part 1/2)

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Thanks for attempting to keep things real and focused around here, JD2.

It's not Antifa. It's something called Hecate Society:

AND we will be talking about and inviting you to our upcoming Border Resistance Convergence happening in El Paso Sept 1-10th.Borderresistance.com
Organizers from
Contra Viento y Marea,
Tornillo the Occupation,
Hecate Society,
Casa Carmelita,
Food not Walls and
No Más Muertes/No More Deaths

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