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Jul 2024
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Minnesota, ICE and the makings of a US civil war
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 Univ ... Show More
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