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Pentagon Readies Troops Amid Minnesota Protest Unrest

1/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Pentagon has placed Fort Bragg military police on standby for deployment to Minnesota amid protests after the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer.
This adds to an earlier order for 1,500 soldiers from the Army's 11th Airborne Division in Alaska and up to 200 Texas National Guard troops.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, though immediate action may not be necessary.

History

Historical Context

The Insurrection Act of 1807 empowers U.S. presidents to deploy federal troops to quell civil disorder, a power invoked during crises like the 1992 Los Angeles riots, which saw over 4,000 National Guard troops mobilized. Recent military police deployments in Minnesota amid protests echo this historical trend, raising ongoing concerns about civil liberties and the balance of power between state and federal authorities.

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Story summary

The Pentagon has placed Fort Bragg military police on standby for deployment to Minnesota amid protests after the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer.
This adds to an earlier order for 1,500 soldiers from the Army's 11th Airborne Division in Alaska and up to 200 Texas National Guard troops.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, though immediate action may not be necessary.

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