Tensions in Minneapolis: Trump Threatens Insurrection Act Deployment

President Trump has threatened to deploy the military in Minnesota under the Insurrection Act amid escalating tensions following the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by an ICE agent. Protests have intensified, leading to arrests and confrontations between residents and federal officers, highlighting deep divides in immigration policies.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 16-01-2026 04:55 IST | Created: 16-01-2026 04:55 IST
Tensions in Minneapolis: Trump Threatens Insurrection Act Deployment
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President Donald Trump has escalated tensions in Minnesota by threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act, potentially deploying military forces following the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The incident has sparked widespread protests, with confrontations between residents and federal officers becoming increasingly tense.

In a recent incident, an ICE officer shot a Venezuelan man, identified as Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, during an attempted vehicle stop in Minneapolis. Trump criticized Minnesota's Democratic leaders for allegedly failing to control professional agitators, stating he would take action if necessary. The administration has faced backlash over its aggressive immigration enforcement tactics.

The Trump administration and Minnesota officials have accused each other of inciting violence, further polarizing public opinion. An incident involving U.S. citizen Aliya Rahman, who was forcibly removed and detained by ICE officers, has drawn significant attention. As tensions rise, debates over immigration policies continue to divide the nation.

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