The warning was blunt, and it came with a deadline. Former Border Czar Tom Homan has publicly suggested the Insurrection Act as a potential tool amid unrest in Minneapolis, where tensions have risen following clashes between residents and federal immigration agents.

Calls to consider extraordinary measures come as protests continue after the fatal shooting of 37‑year‑old Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent during a federal operation in the city. Good was killed on January 7, 2026, when an ICE officer fired multiple shots into her vehicle during a confrontation on a residential street.

Federal officials have defended the agent’s actions, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem calling Good’s behavior a threat, though local leaders including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have publicly disputed that account based on available video.

The shooting sparked widespread demonstrations and intense national debate about federal immigration enforcement tactics, public safety, and the appropriate use of force. Many residents and civil rights advocates have criticized how the operation was handled.

In response to the unrest, a federal judge in Minnesota issued an injunction restricting certain aggressive tactics by ICE agents during protests, barring force against peaceful protesters unless there is clear evidence of criminal activity.

At the same time, political leaders in Minnesota face scrutiny from federal authorities, with the U.S. Justice Department reportedly investigating Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey over alleged interference with immigration enforcement.

Supporters of federal action argue officers are under repeated threat and must be protected, while critics warn that aggressive federal responses risk escalating conflict and undermining public trust.

As legal reviews and protests continue, the debate over how to balance law enforcement authority, public safety, and civil liberties in Minneapolis remains deeply polarized, with the city bracing for further developments.