The clash between federal immigration agents and local officials in Minneapolis shows how federalism works in practice — not by stopping federal power, but by forcing it to face resistance, scrutiny and accountability.

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Federal power meets local resistance in Minneapolis – a case study in how federalism staves off authoritarianism

State resistance to federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota illustrates how federalism keeps authority divided and disputed.

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