Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act, send troops into Minneapolis over anti-ICE protests
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis to quell protests against federal immigration enforcement, allowing deployment of U.S. military troops and federalizing the Minnesota National Guard.
- The threat follows a recent incident where an ICE agent shot a man in the leg, leading to protests and clashes with law enforcement in north Minneapolis.
- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and local officials urged calm and peaceful protest, while Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit against the federal "Operation Metro Surge," claiming it violates the 10th Amendment.
- Legal experts note the Insurrection Act is a powerful measure intended for severe situations, and any legal challenge to its invocation would face significant hurdles.
- Political leaders are divided, with some Republicans supporting Trump's stance on
