Two men had also planned to go to Texas and kill asylum seekers as well as border agents who would try to stop them

Summary

Jonathan S. O’Dell and Bryan C. Perry, co-founders of the “2nd Amendment Militia,” were convicted of plotting to kill federal agents and migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.

The two men, who amassed weapons and paramilitary gear, planned a trip to Texas in 2022 to target migrants and any federal agents who intervened.

When FBI agents attempted to arrest them, Perry fired at the agents and later attempted an escape while in custody.

Both men face at least 10 years to life in prison, with Perry planning to appeal the verdict.