Summary
President Donald Trump has threatened to use the Insurrection Act to address protests related to immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This act could involve using military forces to help with law enforcement after recent protests and a shooting involving an immigration agent. Tensions have risen following incidents between local protesters and federal officers.
Key Facts
- President Trump might use the Insurrection Act in Minnesota due to ongoing protests.
- The Insurrection Act allows the military to participate in law enforcement within the U.S.
- Protests erupted after a shooting by an immigration agent in Minneapolis.
- DHS reported that the shooting occurred after an agent was attacked by three individuals from Venezuela.
- The agent and one of the alleged attackers were hospitalized with injuries.
- Minneapolis has seen clashes between protesters and law enforcement, with property damage reported.
- The city's mayor and state governor have called for calm and de-escalation.
- Federal officers have been heavily deployed in Minnesota amidst the tensions.
