Protests in Minneapolis have reached a critical juncture following the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Renée Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, with President Donald Trump threatening to invoke the 1807 Insurrection Act. The move would authorize military deployment to quell civil unrest amid escalating demonstrations against federal immigration enforcement policies.
The incident, which occurred earlier this week, has reignited national debates about law enforcement protocols and migrant rights. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has called for restraint, while protest organizers demand accountability for what they describe as 'systemic overreach' in immigration operations.
Legal experts warn that invoking the Insurrection Act – last used during the 1992 Los Angeles riots – could deepen political divisions ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The White House has yet to confirm a timeline for potential military mobilization, but National Guard units remain on standby as nightly protests continue.
Business leaders express concern about prolonged disruptions in the Midwest's commercial hub, where several Fortune 500 companies maintain regional headquarters. Meanwhile, civil rights organizations have announced coordinated legal challenges should the administration proceed with military deployment.
