Tensions from federal immigration enforcement operations by ICE agents in Minnesota, including a January 2026 shooting during a raid that sparked protests, have driven recent discussion of the Insurrection Act. President Trump publicly threatened its invocation to address what he described as unrest targeting federal personnel, though he later indicated no immediate need for military deployment. Congressional proposals introduced in 2025 seek to narrow the Act’s scope, require prior consultation with lawmakers, and mandate approval for extended use, reflecting institutional efforts to limit unilateral executive authority. Court rulings have already constrained related attempts to federalize National Guard units in other states. These developments, alongside ongoing immigration policy implementation and potential further protests or legislative action, shape trader assessments of invocation risks through mid-2026.