Summary
President Donald Trump threatened to use the Insurrection Act to send troops to Minnesota if protests continue against federal immigration enforcement. This follows incidents involving ICE agents, including a shooting in Minneapolis and the death of a protester. Trump criticizes Minnesota's leaders for not stopping the protests.
Key Facts
- President Trump threatened to use the Insurrection Act in Minnesota.
- The Insurrection Act allows for federal troops to be deployed domestically.
- Protests erupted after a second person was shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
- The Department of Homeland Security stated the shooting victim attacked an agent.
- A Venezuelan national, said to be in the U.S. illegally, was involved in the shooting.
- A protester named Renee Good was fatally shot after allegedly driving towards an ICE agent.
- The Trump administration claims the shooting was self-defense, but there is some dispute.
- Democratic leaders in Minnesota oppose the increased presence of ICE officers.
