News Armed ‘militias’ are illegal. Will authorities crack down if they show up at state capitals next week? January 13, 2021January 14, 2021Will Carless, USA TODAYComments Off on Armed ‘militias’ are illegal. Will authorities crack down if they show up at state capitals next week? Planned protests by armed supporters of President Trump bring new attention to state laws outlawing the existence of unauthorized "militia" groups.