April 25, 1997

Washington State Constitutional Militia
(Information about Northwest militia-type groups)
By Andrew White
University of Idaho journalism student

* Claims to be located in every county in Washington State.

* Believe in the preservation of personal Constitutional rights and the combat of law enforcement.

* The motto is, "to execute the laws of the Union, suppress insurrections and resist invasion."

* Have many adversaries which include: corrupt judges, prosecutors, bureaucrats, lawyers, corporate agents, and the news media.

* The Washington State Constitutional Militia may be reached via the Internet or telephone.

* The militia conducts organized meetings that may consist of county gatherings all the way to national meetings.

* Some members of the Washington State Constitutional Militia are believed to have connections with the Militia of Montana (MOM).

* Many "watchdog" groups are monitoring the militia in Washington State.

* Primary objective of the group is to increase membership and awareness for personal rights and advocate against government regulatory agencies or law enforcement.

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