Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act if Minnesota won’t stop violent ICE rioters
Minnesota leaders have responded forcefully. Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have condemned both the expanded ICE operations and Trump’s rhetoric, warning that federal escalation could inflame tensions rather than stabilize them. The state is already pursuing legal action aimed at curbing aspects of the enforcement surge, setting the stage for a high-stakes confrontation over states’ rights and federal power.
The backdrop is a city under strain. Minneapolis has seen heightened unrest following two recent ICE-involved shootings, including the fatal shooting of resident Renee Nicole Good, which sparked protests and widespread outrage. A subsequent shooting during another enforcement operation further deepened mistrust and anxiety within immigrant communities. Continue reading…
