Protesters (R) are confronted by an ICE supporter during a demonstration outside the Bishop Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 15, 2026. AFP
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Firstpost17-01-2026, 05:45

Trump Backs Down on Insurrection Act Amid Minnesota Immigration Protests

  • President Trump stated there was no immediate need to invoke the Insurrection Act over protests against immigration raids in Minnesota, despite earlier threats.
  • The Justice Department is reportedly investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding federal officers.
  • Protests in Minneapolis escalated following the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer and the wounding of a Venezuelan man by federal agents.
  • Federal prosecutors charged a man with stealing a rifle from an FBI vehicle, with US Attorney Daniel Rosen blaming local officials for "incitement of violence."
  • Minnesota's ACLU reported increased complaints against ICE, and Governor Walz accused federal agents of "organized brutality."

Why It Matters: Trump decided against using the Insurrection Act in Minnesota, but tensions remain high over immigration raids.

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