US ARMY ON STANDBY FOR IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT? WHAT’S HAPPENING IN MINNEAPOLIS?

US ARMY ON STANDBY FOR IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT? WHAT’S HAPPENING IN MINNEAPOLIS?

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“This week, something extraordinary happened in the United States. The Pentagon quietly placed 1,500 active-duty U.S. Army soldiers on standby — not for a foreign war, but for possible deployment inside the United States. The reason? Immigration enforcement. Today, I’ll explain what’s happening in Minneapolis, what the Insurrection Act is, why this is legally and historically alarming, and what it could mean for immigrants and civil liberties nationwide.” WHAT HAPPENED IN MINNESOTA? “In late December 2025 and early January 2026, federal immigration authorities launched a large-scale operation in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area. Thousands of ICE and DHS agents were deployed as part of a campaign targeting people with deportation orders. Local communities quickly reported aggressive raids, door-to-door operations, surveillance, and arrests that extended far beyond people with criminal records. As protests grew, tensions escalated. Then came the bombshell: The Pentagon placed about 1,500 active-duty Army soldiers on ‘prepare-to-deploy’ status — meaning they could be sent into Minnesota if the president chooses to invoke a rarely used law called the Insurrection Act.” WHAT IS THE INSURRECTION ACT? “The Insurrection Act of 1807 allows a U.S. president to deploy active-duty military forces inside the country to suppress unrest or enforce federal law when local authorities are deemed unable or unwilling to do so. This law bypasses the normal rule that the military cannot perform civilian law enforcement. It has been used very rarely in modern history — most famously during the 1992 Los Angeles riots. Using it in the context of immigration enforcement and protests would be unprecedented and deeply controversial.” WHY ARE PEOPLE ALARMED? “Legal experts, civil rights groups, and local officials are raising serious concerns for three main reasons: First, immigration enforcement is a civil matter — not a military one. Second, the presence of soldiers risks escalating protests into violence rather than calming them. Third, this blurs a dangerous line between civilian law enforcement and military power — something the U.S. Constitution was designed to prevent. Minnesota officials have called the federal operation an ‘invasion’ and have filed lawsuits arguing that these actions violate constitutional limits on federal power.” HAS THE MILITARY BEEN DEPLOYED YET? “As of now, no troops have been deployed. The soldiers are on standby only. But the fact that the military is even being considered sends a powerful signal — and many fear it sets a dangerous precedent.” WHY THIS MATTERS BEYOND MINNESOTA “What’s happening in Minneapolis is not just a local issue. If active-duty troops can be used to support immigration enforcement in one state, it opens the door for the same approach nationwide. For immigrants, protesters, and even U.S. citizens, this raises fundamental questions: • Where are the limits of federal power? • Can military force be used to silence dissent? • And who is protected when immigration enforcement turns into a national security operation?” “This moment represents a turning point in how immigration enforcement is framed in the United States — not as a civil or humanitarian issue, but as a matter of force and control. Whether or not the Insurrection Act is invoked, the precedent being set right now deserves serious attention. Immigration policy should be governed by law, due process, and human rights — not soldiers on standby.”

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