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The first trial in the case against Cliven Bundy and his supporters coincides with a new political regime. The timing has presented a paradox: Prosecutors characterize the 70-year-old rancher as an anti-government extremist while policymakers prepare to act on some of his ideas.

In response to news that federal agents decided to stop rounding up his cattle, rancher Cliven Bundy grabbed a microphone and delivered an ultimatum to the local sheriff.

Supporters of Cliven Bundy posed a significant threat of violence to federal authorities who tried to impound the rancher’s cattle, a Bureau of Land Management agent testified Tuesday.

Cattle rancher Cliven Bundy’s armed stand against the federal government was either an assault on law enforcement by self-described militiamen or a freedom festival led by cowboys at home on the range, depending on who was addressing jurors Thursday.

Constitutional issues took center stage Monday when the first trial in the case against rancher Cliven Bundy and his supporters opened with jury selection in federal court in Las Vegas.

Gunfire wasn’t exchanged during an armed confrontation in Bunkerville three years ago, but the opposing sides will finally head to battle this week when the first trial opens in the case against rancher Cliven Bundy and his supporters.

A federal judge on Thursday dismissed one count in the sweeping indictment against rancher Cliven Bundy and his supporters. The first trial in the case is set to begin Monday.