Summary
Steve Bannon urged President Donald Trump to use the Insurrection Act in Minnesota due to rising protests against immigration enforcement by ICE. The call comes after a federal agent fatally shot a man named Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, leading to criticism of ICE tactics and calls for an investigation. The Insurrection Act allows the president to deploy the military within the U.S. to control unrest.
Key Facts
- Steve Bannon suggested President Trump use the Insurrection Act in Minnesota.
- This suggestion follows ongoing protests against ICE in Minneapolis.
- A federal agent recently shot Alex Pretti, sparking widespread criticism.
- Pretti was reported to be legally carrying a handgun when he was shot.
- Protests erupted after claims of aggressive ICE tactics, including reports of using children as "bait."
- The Insurrection Act allows the president to use military forces domestically to address insurrections.
- The most recent use of the Insurrection Act was in 1992 during the Los Angeles riots.
