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FBI Calls for Volunteers Amid Minneapolis Anti-ICE Protests

1/19/2026

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FBI Mobilizes Amid Protests

The FBI asked agents nationwide to volunteer for temporary assignments in Minneapolis amid anti-ICE protests and Renee Good's shooting by an ICE officer.
The assignments will investigate assaults on federal officers and vandalism to FBI vehicles.
Minnesota hosts about 3,000 federal immigration personnel, prompting Mayor Jacob Frey to demand ICE withdrawal.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act against protesters, labeling them 'professional agitators'.

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FBI Arrests Protest Looters

The FBI recovered a stolen gun from an FBI vehicle during protests in Minneapolis.
FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest of Raul Gutierrez, a member of the Latin Kings gang, for the theft.
Georgio James-Jones was arrested for smashing windows at the Minneapolis Courthouse during protests related to the shooting of Renee Good.
Patel criticized local leadership for allegedly encouraging lawlessness amid the unrest.

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Historical Context

The Insurrection Act of 1807 empowers U.S. presidents to deploy military forces during civil unrest. Historically invoked during labor conflicts and desegregation efforts, it was notably used by Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy. In 2020, President Trump threatened its use amid George Floyd protests, reflecting ongoing tensions over federal responses to civil disorder and immigration enforcement, particularly in cities like Minneapolis.

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FBI Mobilizes Amid Protests

The FBI asked agents nationwide to volunteer for temporary assignments in Minneapolis amid anti-ICE protests and Renee Good's shooting by an ICE officer.
The assignments will investigate assaults on federal officers and vandalism to FBI vehicles.
Minnesota hosts about 3,000 federal immigration personnel, prompting Mayor Jacob Frey to demand ICE withdrawal.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act against protesters, labeling them 'professional agitators'.

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