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Federal Response to Minneapolis protests: Military Deployment on Standby
Minneapolis remains a focal point of national attention as protests continue following the death of Renee Good, a U.S. citizen shot by an Immigration adn Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent earlier this month. As of January 18, 2026, approximately 1,500 soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division, stationed in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, are on standby for potential deployment to the city, according to a U.S.defense official who spoke with CBS News [CBS News].
Background: The Shooting of Renee Good and Subsequent Protests
The protests were ignited after Renee Good, identified as a legal observer monitoring ICE activity, was fatally shot on January 7th. City leaders confirmed Good’s role as an observer, while the Trump governance controversially labeled her a “domestic terrorist”