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Protests Surge in Minnesota After ICE Shooting: National Guard on Standby

1/18/2026

Summary

Walz Calls Guard

Protests in Minnesota intensified after Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent.
Governor Tim Walz mobilized the National Guard to support local law enforcement, though the units remain on standby and have not deployed.
The Pentagon has prepared 1,500 active-duty soldiers for potential deployment, primarily for crowd control.
A federal judge has restricted ICE agents from arresting peaceful protesters or using certain crowd-control measures amid ongoing tensions.

History

Historical Context

The Kent State shooting on May 4, 1970, resulted in the deaths of four students during a protest against the Vietnam War's expansion into Cambodia. The Ohio National Guard fired approximately 67 rounds, igniting nationwide outrage and leading to the largest student strike in U.S. history, with over 4 million participants. This event highlighted ongoing tensions between law enforcement and civil rights, shaping future protests and police practices.

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Walz Calls Guard

Protests in Minnesota intensified after Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent.
Governor Tim Walz mobilized the National Guard to support local law enforcement, though the units remain on standby and have not deployed.
The Pentagon has prepared 1,500 active-duty soldiers for potential deployment, primarily for crowd control.
A federal judge has restricted ICE agents from arresting peaceful protesters or using certain crowd-control measures amid ongoing tensions.

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