Trump ready to deploy 1,500 soldiers to Minnesota amid anti-ICE protests

President Donald Trump's administration is preparing as many as 1,500 troops for mobilization to Minnesota as protests continue amid immigration enforcement operations in the state. This comes as the Minnesota National Guard is on standby to provide assistance to local law enforcement, if needed, due to anti-ICE protests in the Twin Cities.

Minnesota National Guard on standby for anti-ICE protesters

The Minnesota National Guard remains on standby for activation as tensions remain between federal immigration agents and protesters in the Twin Cities. This, as President Trump is also preparing to deploy 1,500 troops to Minnesota. Political analyst Blois Olson talks about that that means for Minnesota.

St. Paul Public Works says worker illegally detained by ICE

St. Paul Public Works Director Sean Kershaw says one of the department's employees was detained by ICE agents last week. The department says he was legally authorized to work in the U.S. by the federal government and has a valid commercial driver's license.