As tensions escalate between the federal government and Texas over how to handle the influx of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, this week a group of self-proclaimed “patriots” are planning a “peaceful rally” in what organizers are calling the “Take Our Border Back” convoy.
According to their website , members of the convoy have called themselves “God’s army” and are calling on active and retired law enforcement, military, veterans, elected officials and other “law abiding, freedom-loving Americans” to join the cause.
“These people are committed to a peaceful demonstration that we’ve had enough — that the American people have had enough,” said Rep. Keith Self.
Last week on Fox Business, Self said he supports the group.
The group plans to leave Monday from Virginia Beach and head south to Jacksonville, Florida, before making several stops along the border.
On Feb. 3, the group plans to split up for three separate rallies in Eagle Pass, Texas, Yuma, Arizona, and San Ysidro, California.