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State of Siege.

  • Published In: Commonweal, 2026, v. 153, n. 2. P. 5 1 of 2

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article argues that the President Donald Trump administration's use of federal forces in Minneapolis represents a dangerous escalation of state power that undermines civil liberties, democratic norms, and human rights in the United States. It situates these actions within a broader pattern of authoritarian governance, linking aggressive Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, and retaliation against political opponents to what commentators describe as electoral authoritarianism.

Additional Information

  • Source:Commonweal. 2026/02, Vol. 153, Issue 2, p5
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0010-3330
  • Accession Number:191164221

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