US Pentagon orders troops for potential Minnesota deployment

The Pentagon has ordered 1,500 soldiers in Alaska to be ready to deploy to Minnesota amid protests against federal immigration raids. ICE agents have faced backlash for violent tactics, resulting in injuries and deaths. President Trump has considered invoking the Insurrection Act but has not done so yet. Minneapolis Mayor and Governor have criticized the federal government’s actions, while DHS Secretary vows to continue crackdown on undocumented immigrants.

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