Some 1,500 active-duty soldiers in Alaska are preparing for a possible deployment to Minnesota, according to Politico. “The two battalions, which are with the 11th Airborne Division, would likely be joined by other troops from units across the country that would provide logistic and other support. Now, the Department of Justice says it would “come down hard” on the protesters, according to The Hill. ABC News reports that “[t]housands of people have been arrested during ICE operations in Minneapolis over the past two weeks. Multiple attorneys allege that for some of those detained, including at least one U.S. citizen, the Department of Homeland Security is denying their constitutional right to see an attorney.

Source: ABC News January 20, 2026 15:58 UTC