Minnesota confrontations mirror simulation of how civil war begins, law professor says

Minnesota is the latest flashpoint in a federal crackdown involving ICE, Border Patrol and other agencies. But it’s far from the only place targeted. The protests, the clashes and the violence have raised urgent questions about where this all leads. Amna Nawaz spoke with Claire Finkelstein about how it mirrors a U.S. civil war simulation she oversaw in 2024. It’s part of our series, On Democracy.