US EditionPentagon readies 1,500 soldiers to possibly deploy to Minnesota: Report
The Pentagon placed two infantry battalions on alert amid protests linked to federal immigration enforcement and ICE-related shootings, preparing 1,500 troops for possible deployment.
- The Pentagon readied about 1,500 active-duty US soldiers on prepare-to-deploy orders for possible deployment to Minnesota, the Washington Post reported on Sunday.
- After an ICE agent shot Renee Good on January 7, Minnesota Army National Guard troops posted on January 17, 2026 in Minneapolis ahead of protests linked to deportation operations.
- Assigned units are two US Army infantry battalions under the 11th Airborne Division, which is based in Alaska, the soldiers subject to deployment, the Post reported.
- President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to invoke the Insurrection Act, which allows military use against `unlawful obstructions, combinations or assemblages or rebellion` if protests persist.
- The Pentagon and the White House did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment, and The Washington Post said it is unclear whether any of the 1,500 prepared soldiers will be sent.
45 Articles
45 Articles
New York Post
UpstractPentagon readies 1,500 troops to possibly deploy to Minnesota: report
The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota, the site of large protests against the government's deportation drive, according to a report on Sunday
Protests against violence by Ice agents continued in Minneapolis on Saturday.
On Saturday, anti-ICE protesters clashed with a far-right group in Minneapolis. Donald Trump previously said he might deploy the military in the city.
The U.S. Department of Defense is preparing for deployment in the U.S. state. On Saturday, opponents and supporters of Trump's migration policy had clashed in the centre of Minneapolis.
1,500 US troops on standby for Minnesota amid anti-ICE protests: Report
President Donald Trump had on Thursday threatened to use the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces if officials in the state do not stop protesters from targeting immigration officials after a surge in ICE agents.
After the death of a U.S. citizen by an ICE official, the situation is tense. Trump's government fears that the violence in the U.S. state could escalate
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
