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Trump Steps Back From Immediate Insurrection Act Use in Minneapolis

The pause follows DOJ subpoenas of Minnesota leaders, with legal experts questioning the law's scope.

Overview

  • Trump told reporters he sees no reason to invoke the Insurrection Act right now but said he would use it if needed.
  • The Justice Department subpoenaed Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, alleging obstruction of law enforcement.
  • Protests in the Twin Cities continue after the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by an ICE officer, with ongoing clashes reported.
  • Legal scholars say the statute has been used sparingly and caution it does not authorize martial law or the breadth of powers Trump suggests.
  • Some allies, including Steve Bannon, urged invoking the law and escalating enforcement despite the president’s public hesitation.