President Trump has repeatedly threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to protests against federal immigration enforcement operations, most recently in Minnesota in January 2026 following the fatal shooting of a civilian by an ICE agent during a raid and subsequent clashes involving deployed federal personnel. This builds on earlier considerations during 2025 anti-deportation demonstrations in Los Angeles and discussions of use in other Democratic-led cities, amid broader efforts to expand border security and remove individuals present unlawfully. Congressional proposals to reform or limit the 1807 statute, including requirements for prior consultation or approval, remain pending, while prior Supreme Court rulings have constrained alternative authorities for domestic troop deployments. Traders monitor ongoing enforcement actions, state-federal tensions, and any formal presidential announcements that could trigger resolution, as the law permits unilateral executive action in cases of insurrection, rebellion, or domestic violence obstructing federal law.