Had the Feds gone ahead with their plans, it would probably have resulted in a severe backlash. If this story is accurate, then the border patrol saved the Feds from their own stupidity and power madness.
Janet Reno had a “zeal” about her that would brook no resistance from mere citizens against her FLEOs.
I think, however, that they now understand the magnitude of the response they will engender if they try another push like Waco.
They know they’re severely outnumbered if they wake the sleeping giant.