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President Donald Trump has warned he may invoke the Insurrection Act to respond to escalating protests in Minneapolis, as anger grows over federal immigration enforcement operations and a recent shooting involving ICE agents.
Speaking publicly and through social media, Trump accused protesters of attacking federal authority and suggested that state and local leaders have failed to maintain order. He said that if unrest continues, he would consider using the Insurrection Act to deploy federal forces to restore calm, a move that would mark a dramatic escalation in the administration’s response to domestic unrest.
The protests erupted after another shooting linked to ICE operations in Minneapolis, adding fuel to already heightened tensions over the agency’s expanded presence in the city. Demonstrators have condemned what they see as aggressive tactics and an overreach of federal power, while federal officials argue the operations are necessary to enforce immigration laws and protect public safety.
Minnesota officials have pushed back strongly against the president’s threat, warning that invoking the Insurrection Act could inflame the situation rather than stabilize it. State and city leaders have called for peaceful demonstrations and urged the federal government to coordinate with local authorities instead of bypassing them.
Crowds have gathered nightly in parts of Minneapolis, with protests largely peaceful but occasionally marked by clashes with law enforcement and the use of crowd-control measures. Community groups and civil rights advocates say the show of force risks deepening mistrust and escalating confrontation.
The standoff highlights growing national divisions over immigration policy, the role of federal law enforcement, and the limits of presidential power. As protests continue, the administration’s next steps could have far-reaching consequences for federal-state relations and the use of extraordinary powers inside the United States.
Author: M.J
