Pentagon Prepares 1,500 Soldiers for Possible Deployment to Minnesota Amid Unrest
DEFENSE
The Pentagon has prepared approximately 1,500 soldiers from the Army's 11th Airborne Division for potential deployment to Minnesota amid escalating unrest related to immigration enforcement actions. President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to quell protests against ICE, while Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has mobilized the National Guard to support local authorities. The federal government's actions are facing scrutiny, with Minnesota pursuing legal challenges regarding immigration enforcement.
Jan 19, 2026, 6:48 PM
