Invoking Insurrection Act could lead to increased tensions with private citizens

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to ongoing protests in Minnesota following the killing of two US citizens by federal agents.

The Insurrection Act, enacted in 1807, authorizes the president to deploy military troops to quell domestic unrest. However, former US Associate Deputy Attorney General Bruce Fein has expressed concerns that invoking this act would escalate tensions with private citizens.

Fein stated that invoking the Insurrection Act could lead to further conflict and undermine public trust in law enforcement agencies. He emphasized that the use of military force should be a last resort and only employed when all other avenues have been exhausted.

Protests in Minnesota have been ongoing since the killing of the two US citizens, with demonstrators calling for accountability from federal agents involved in the incident. The protests have seen clashes between protesters and law enforcement, resulting in injuries and arrests.

The situation remains fluid, with no clear resolution in sight. As the situation continues to unfold, officials are working to de-escalate tensions and find a peaceful resolution.

Source: Al Jazeera