Insurrection Act | Audacy

Insurrection Act: How it's been used and what Trump wants to do with it

January 16, 2026
What is the "Insurrection Act" and how would it affect Minnesota if it is invoked by President Trump? An explanation from Professor Jill Hasday, a Constitutional lawyer and professor at the University of Minnesota

January 15, 2026
Democrats propose state laws to limit ICE after the shooting of a woman in Minneapolis Republicans are pushing back, blaming protesters for impeding enforcement of immigration laws

January 15, 2026
President Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act and send troops into Minneapolis to 'put an end' to protests Trump has repeatedly threatened to invoke the rarely used federal law over the objections of state governors

January 15, 2026