Migrants Not Stopped



The FBI arrested Larry Hopkins Saturday. Hopkins is the United Constitutional Patriots (UCP) Commander who also goes by the name of Johnny Horton, Jr. The group works together to stop migrants who cross the southern border into New Mexico. Who is this man, and why is he under arrest? What crime did he commit, and where is he now?

The answers reveal much about how the state of New Mexico (NM) treats US.Citizens and migrants. NM Democrat Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Attorney General (AG) Hector Balderas, as well as the ACLU and local media, are against stopping migrants. They prefer instead to welcome them, usually 200 – 300 at a time.



Migrants Cross at Sunland Park

Hopkins and his group of mostly veterans set up near Sunland Park, NM to “keep the border secure.” He will be there until President Trump builds the wall. He states they are carrying for their own protection only, and that they aren’t Rambo-types. He claims Border Patrol asked them to come. They notify border patrol when encountering illegal aliens.



Border Patrol Agent Jose Romero, who obviously cannot say they welcome vigilantism or private agencies patrolling, did say this: “I don’t know if that statement is accurate.” Furthermore, they “have not had any issues with the group.” He said they call the agency if they encounter migrants.



According to KVIA reporting, Romero states “any private citizen has the right to visit public lands to observe.” While the Democrats and open borders folk want people strolling in, it’s apparent that Border Patrol welcomes sane, law abiding help. Romero continued, “That’s fine. As long as they don’t interact with and try to get involved in the midst of the immigration process, or enforcing the laws on the border. That’s our job.”



What Happened for Hopkins Arrest to Take Place?

To the chagrin of the ACLU, Governor, and media outlets, UCP was present when the latest hundreds of migrants crossed the border. Local media plays heavy on assisting “asylum seekers” in NM. On March 13, 2019, 300 migrants were bused to the city of Albuquerque. Catholic Charities coordinate the efforts to help the migrants.

This coordinated effort is not to supply aid to veterans, homeless, human trafficking persons in general, but to specifically add additional people to an overburdened system. Then, once the next stop on their gravy train is ready, migrants are able to move along to the next city and charity. In this strikingly similar story by KRQE, they additionally ask for doctors to help in this “dire need.”

Citizen Arrested



This weekend, on April 18, 2019 an additional group of hundreds of migrants sought asylum. Citizens did not stop their crossing the border. Migrants did enter, surrender and then got peacefully processed. They are all safely in the country and the system.

Once the ACLU, who seem to be present, alerted the Governor that the UCP was there, too, she ordered an investigation. NM Attorney General did not disappoint. On the same day, he ordered the following general statement on the detention of migrants near Sunland Park:

“My office has been informed that this week, an armed group has detained nearly 300 people near Sunland Park, New Mexico. These individuals should not attempt to exercise authority reserved for law enforcement.”

On the surface, that is a correct statement. Factually, no one interfered with the enforcement of law. People assisting or watching or encouraging migrants to stay put until Border Patrol gets to them did not break the law. The problem arose once the ACLU pushed the Governor to investigate UCP.

This is when Hopkins alleged prior felony convictions came into the issue. According to Heavy.com Hopkins has two prior arrests: 1986 in Michigan and 2006, Klamath County, Oregon. Both are supposedly felonies. Persons with a felony on their record are not to have guns. Purportedly, Hopkins was carrying.

Dangerous Felon



According to an ABCNews article on April 20, 2019, AG Balderas said, “This is a dangerous felon who should not have weapons around children and families.” and that “Today’s arrest by the FBI indicates clearly that the rule of law should be in the hands of trained law enforcement officials, and not armed vigilantes.”



Jim Benvie, spokesperson for UCP, has this to say about Hopkins’ case, “I am confident that Mr. Hopkins will get through this.” Continuing, he said, “The [New Mexico] AG has declared war on American citizens at the order of the ACLU, instructing the governor, in a sense, to effectively find a reason to remove private citizens from assisting and documenting a crisis on the border.”



Putting the problem where it should be, he mentions the NM Governor. “It’s really sad that she can’t use the resources of the National Guard… to help protect the border.” In fact, on February 5, 2019, Grisham pulled National Guard Troops the President wanted to assist in Border Security in order to assist “asylum seekers” and to be neighborly.



Patriot or Criminal – You Decide



Larry Mitchell Hopkins, also known as Johnny Horton Jr., is expected to have an initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Las Cruces on Monday. The public is reminded that all defendants are considered innocent unless convicted in a court of law. — FBI Albuquerque (@FBIAlbuquerque) April 21, 2019 Archive.is

The Dona Ana Arrest Record shows the following information: Hopkins is in police custody at the Sunland Park Police Department. The April 20, 2019 arrest by the FBI is for “Being in Receipt or Possession Firearms.” It is a felony. He will go before a federal judge on Monday. There is no bond.



Hopkins 2006

Hopkins indulges his love of American Country/Rockabilly/Folk singer Johnny Horton. He enjoys claiming to be Johnny Horton, Jr. and singing the 1960 Grammy winner’s songs. He speaks out about his beliefs. In a March 21, 2019 KVIA story he says proudly, “This country was built on three things: God, guns and guts.” Additionally, he tells all who will listen, “That American flag has to keep flying. It’s in danger, a lot of danger right now.”