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Around 1,500 soldiers on standby for deployment to Minneapolis, officials say

January 18, 2026

The Pentagon has placed around 1,500 soldiers on standby for potential deployment to Minneapolis amid ongoing protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent. Minnesota officials are urging for peaceful demonstrations as the situation remains tense and President Trump may consider invoking the Insurrection Act.

Law enforcement officials wearing heavy military gear and gas masks stand guard during a protest in Minneapolis, Minnesota

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1,500 soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division are on standby for deployment.
The soldiers are currently stationed in Alaska.
Protests are in response to the shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent.
Minnesota officials are calling for orderly and peaceful demonstrations.
President Trump may use the Insurrection Act to address the unrest.

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Around 1,500 soldiers on standby for deployment to Minneapolis, officials say

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