President Trump has publicly threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to protests in Minnesota following a January 2026 Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation that resulted in the fatal shooting of a civilian. The statute authorizes the president to deploy federal troops for domestic law enforcement during insurrections or widespread violence when state authorities cannot maintain order. No invocation has occurred, though similar threats arose during 2025 anti-deportation demonstrations in other cities. A Senate bill introduced in June 2025 seeks to narrow the Act’s scope and add congressional oversight requirements. Traders monitor these developments for any escalation in immigration enforcement or related unrest that could prompt formal action before the next election cycle.