Summary
President Donald Trump has threatened to use the Insurrection Act in response to protests in Minnesota. This federal law allows deploying the military to control unrest. The threat follows a shooting by an immigration officer in Minneapolis, which has led to ongoing protests.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to handle protests in Minnesota.
- The Insurrection Act is a federal law from 1807 that lets the president use the military to manage unrest or enforce laws.
- Trump’s threat followed a shooting incident in Minneapolis involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.
- Protests in Minneapolis began after ICE Agent Jonathan Ross fatally shot Renee Good.
- Some officials claim the ICE shooting was in self-defense, but local officials dispute this.
- Prominent figures have warned against using the Insurrection Act, noting its historical use in extreme situations.
- The last time the Insurrection Act was used was during the Los Angeles riots in 1992.
- Some political figures argue against using the military for domestic unrest, whereas others support the president's actions for maintaining safety.
