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US Army Places 11th Airborne Division On Rapid Standby; 1,500 Soldiers Await Potential Minneapolis Deployment

The Pentagon has placed about 1500 active-duty soldiers from Alaska on four-hour standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis as anti-ICE protests escalate following Renee Good's fatal shooting by federal agents. Defense chief spokesman Jonathan Rath Hoffman stated no request came from Gov. Tim Walz yet for Title 10 forces to back Minnesota National Guard or police.

US Army Places 11th Airborne Division On Rapid Standby; 1,500 Soldiers Await Potential Minneapolis Deployment

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Key Highlights

  • Units shifted from 48-hour to rapid response status as prudent planning per US Northern Command.
  • Minnesota activated 3200 National Guard troops Saturday with Walz authorizing full 13200 if needed.
  • Protests spread after Good's January 7 death in south Minneapolis sparking clashes at Whipple federal building.
  • DHS reported 2000 arrests since December amid immigration surge.
  • Walz spoke twice with Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen.
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