Proud Boys Leaders Jailed for Capitol Riot, But Extremist Group Carries On Locally

Five leaders of the far-right Proud Boys were recently given long prison sentences for their roles in the January 6 attack, showing there are consequences for extremist violence.
With no national chapter, Proud Boys are mobilizing locally for GOP causes like book bans, anti-LGBTQ protests, abortion restrictions, and disrupting elections.
The group continues recruiting through violence and anti-democratic rhetoric around issues like "grooming" and voter fraud conspiracy theories.
Experts say prison won't stop the Proud Boys' influence, as they've already normalized political intimidation and violence.
Ahead of 2024, the group stirs anti-government feelings while local members serve as poll watchers, pursue minor offices, and intimidate election workers.

Five leaders of the far-right Proud Boys were recently given long prison sentences for their roles in the January 6 attack, showing there are consequences for extremist violence.
With no national chapter, Proud Boys are mobilizing locally for GOP causes like book bans, anti-LGBTQ protests, abortion restrictions, and disrupting elections.
The group continues recruiting through violence and anti-democratic rhetoric around issues like "grooming" and voter fraud conspiracy theories.
Experts say prison won't stop the Proud Boys' influence, as they've already normalized political intimidation and violence.
Ahead of 2024, the group stirs anti-government feelings while local members serve as poll watchers, pursue minor offices, and intimidate election workers.