Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act in Minnesota in response to ICE protests

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Anna BettsJanuary 15, 2026 at 04:13 PM

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Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota in response to protests in Minneapolis against ICE operations on Thursday. The protests erupted after a federal officer shot a man during an immigration enforcement operation on Wednesday night. The Department of Homeland Security stated the man attacked an officer, prompting the shooting. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz urged peaceful protests and accused Trump of wanting violence. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara stated protesters were engaging in unlawful behavior. The incident follows another recent shooting by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, further escalating tensions.

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