Ruby Ridge Federal Siege: A Tragic Standoff in the Idaho Mountains
Introduction In August 1992, the nation was captivated by an unfolding drama that played out for 11 days in the rugged mountains of northern Idaho. The Ruby Ridge standoff, involving federal government agencies, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), the U.S. Marshal’s Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and local law…