President Donald Trump warned that he may invoke the Insurrection Act in response to escalating unrest in Minnesota tied to protests over federal immigration enforcement and recent shooting incidents involving ICE agents.
Trump issued the warning in a public statement, saying that if state and local officials fail to control what he described as violent actions against federal officers, the federal government could step in using emergency powers. The Insurrection Act allows a president to deploy U.S. military forces domestically to restore order when local authorities are unable or unwilling to do so.
The threat comes as demonstrations and clashes continue in Minneapolis and surrounding areas following deadly and non-fatal shootings connected to immigration operations. Thousands of federal immigration officers have been deployed to the region, increasing tensions between local communities and federal authorities.
Minnesota officials have called for calm and criticized the expanded federal presence, while political leaders remain divided over how to address the unrest. Trump’s remarks mark a significant escalation as the situation continues to unfold.