Summary
The Pentagon is preparing 1,500 soldiers in Alaska to possibly go to Minnesota due to ongoing protests against federal immigration raids. These protests are happening in Minneapolis and St. Paul, where Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been conducting operations. The situation includes injuries and a reported death related to the raids.
Key Facts
- The Pentagon has ordered 1,500 soldiers in Alaska to be ready for deployment to Minnesota.
- Protests are happening in Minneapolis and St. Paul against immigration raids by ICE.
- ICE agents have reportedly used tear gas, injuring people, including children.
- A man from Nicaragua died while in ICE custody in Texas, after being detained in Minneapolis.
- President Trump has considered using the Insurrection Act, a law that allows military deployment within the U.S.
- ICE has detained 2,500 people in Minnesota since starting their operation.
- Human rights groups are concerned about conditions in detention facilities and deportation practices.
- Protests relate to the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good and the presence of federal agents in the city.
