"A 2024 simulation found US civil war could be triggered by clashes between state and federal law enforcement. US 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."
"This episode: Claire Finkelstein (@COFinkelstein), Center for Ethics and Rule of Law, University of Pennsylvania Episode credits: 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. The Take production team is Marcos Bartolome, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sari el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Kylene Kiang, Phillip Lanos, Chloe K. Li, Melanie Marich, and Noor Wazwaz. Our host is Malika Bilal."
A 2024 simulation found that clashes between state and federal law enforcement could trigger a US civil war. Ongoing federal immigration raids in Minnesota have 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. The simulation from the University of Pennsylvania warned that similar state-federal standoffs could escalate into broader armed conflict. The situation in Minnesota illustrates how enforcement operations can rapidly heighten tensions and prompt military preparedness at both state and federal levels.
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