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Can Trump Really Use the Insurrection Act?

January 18, 2026

President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy federal troops to Minneapolis amid violent clashes between ICE agents and protesters following the shooting of a local resident, Renee Good. This act would grant him significant powers to enforce domestic law if he perceives resistance from local authorities.

Can Trump Really Use the Insurrection Act?

Credit: An expert on Presidential emergency powers discusses the history and legality of military deployments in American cities.ByIsaac ChotinerJanuary 17, 2026

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Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act regarding Minneapolis unrest.
Clashes have escalated after an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Good.
The Insurrection Act allows the President to deploy military forces domestically.
Trump claims he might use the act if local officials impede federal actions.

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Can Trump Really Use the Insurrection Act?

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Can Trump Really Use the Insurrection Act?

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