Imperial Klans Of America
The Imperial Klans of America, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan is a white supremacist organization styled after the original Ku Klux Klan (KKK). In 2008, it was reported that the IKA had the second largest KKK membership.
The IKA claims to be the sixth era of the Ku Klux Klan headed by Ron Edwards. Members of the 6th era, like members of previous eras, claim constitutional rights as part of the "Unorganized Militia". The IKA claims to stand upon Supreme Court decisions in favor of previous Klans. They are headquartered near Dawson Springs, Kentucky and claim external Imperial Klan offices in Australia, Canada, England, Scotland, South Africa, South America, and throughout Europe.
In 2001, the IKA's annual "NordicFest" peaked with more than 300 people attending the event. The IKA was featured on National Geographic's "Inside American Terror" in 2008 and The History Channel's Gangland in 2009.
In 2010, the FBI arrested Ron Edwards and his girlfriend, Christine Gillette, for possession and distribution of controlled substances, including hydrocodone and methamphetamine.
In 2011, a recurring hoax concerning the IKA endorsing Barack Obama was once again exposed as a farce based on a parody website's humorous reporting. In fact in 2008 Ron Edwards was quoted as supporting John McCain.
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