Imperial Knights of Sierra

The Imperial Knights of Sierra (IKS) is a and  organization in Sierra that was originally affiliated with the. It is organized into 14 chapters and has retained many traditions from the KKK, including the use of conical hats and burning of crosses. In contemporary times, IKS has stated that it is a "racial realist" organization as opposed to being, and defends the concept of an all-white, nation in Sierra and general advocate for white rights. It has been affiliated with several far-right groups, most notably the Remove Kebab Party, and has seen a resurgence in support and membership.

Founded in 1851, the Imperial Knights of Sierra was formed in response to Chinese and Mexican immigrants arriving to the country, seen as a threat to both the social and economic integrity of whites. A major leader in the 19th century movement, the IKS gained prominence during the Sierran Cultural Revolution when it led and organized the counterrevolutionary movement including officially orchestrating several violent race-related incidents.

By the end of, membership in IKS plummeted dramatically, and the organization officially renounced the use of violence although the organization remains active, occasionally stirring national controversy and media attention through its rallies and protests. Members affiliated with IKS have also been involved in several prolific s in the post-Revolution era, a responsibility denied by the IKS which currently promotes itself as simply a defender in the "white rights movement" and white nationalism.

The IKS has been identified as a by the  and the, a claim that the IKS has denied, asserting that it is simply promoting "", although acknowledges that it has historically targeted ethnic minorities, sometimes even violently. The organization has been accused or criticized of promoting, , , and. The IKS is headquartered in Phoenix, Maricopa and claims to have a membership of more than 20,000 "racially conscious" whites. The bulk of its membership are concentrated in rural areas and populations with higher instances of white populations.