Summary
The Pentagon has ordered 1,500 soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota. This action is linked to President Trump considering the use of a law called the Insurrection Act to manage immigration protests. Minnesota's governor has asked President Trump not to send more troops.
Key Facts
- The Pentagon ordered about 1,500 soldiers to be ready for potential deployment to Minnesota.
- These soldiers belong to the 11th Airborne Division, based in Alaska.
- The deployment could happen if President Trump uses the Insurrection Act, allowing military use as law enforcement.
- This consideration follows President Trump’s previous threats to use the Insurrection Act amid immigration protests.
- The Insurrection Act is a seldom-used law from the 19th century.
- President Trump mentioned this law could be used if Minnesota politicians did not stop protests.
- Minnesota's Governor, Tim Walz, requested that President Trump avoid deploying troops.
- President Trump has previously threatened to use this law during protests in his terms.
