The Take: Minnesota, ICE and the makings of a US civil war | Protests News
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A 2024 simulation found US civil war could be triggered by clashes between state and federal law enforcement.
Published On 26 Jan 2026
United States federal immigration raids continue in Minnesota, and the operation has set the stage for a standoff between state officials and the federal government. Governor Tim Walz has readied Minnesota’s National Guard, while the Pentagon has ordered troops to be on standby. A 2024 University of Pennsylvania simulation warned that similar state-federal standoffs could escalate into broader armed conflict.
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- Claire Finkelstein (@COFinkelstein), Center for Ethics and Rule of Law, University of Pennsylvania
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This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li and Melanie Marich, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Tamara Khandaker, Sonia Bhagat and our guest host, Manuel Rapalo. It was edited by Kylene Kiang.
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