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From 9/11 to Minneapolis: How ICE Became a Paramilitary Force

January 30, 2026·50 min·4 clips

Garrett Graff reveals federal agents in Minneapolis are abusing civil rights, not protecting them—a historic shift in American law enforcement.

This episode examines how ICE evolved into a paramilitary force, tracing its origins to post-9/11 policies and detailing its violent tactics in Minneapolis. Journalist Garrett Graff joins hosts to discuss the historical context, Stephen Miller's deportation quotas, and the civil resistance against what he describes as fascist secret police.

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