A 2024 simulation discovered US civil struggle could possibly be triggered by clashes between state and federal regulation enforcement.
US federal immigration raids proceed in Minnesota, and the operation has set the stage for a standoff between state officers and the federal authorities. Governor Tim Walz has readied Minnesota’s nationwide guard, whereas the Pentagon has ordered troops to be on standby. A 2024 College of Pennsylvania simulation warned that related state-federal standoffs might escalate into broader armed battle.
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- Claire Finkelstein (@COFinkelstein), Middle for Ethics and Rule of Regulation, College of Pennsylvania
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