Gallego says ICE must be ‘torn down’ as threat of troop deployment hangs over Minneapolis

Published January 18, 2026 1:12pm ET



Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) said Sunday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is not delivering on what the public wants, saying it’s serving as a “goon squad” for the Trump administration.

The Pentagon has ordered around 1,500 troops to prepare for deployment to Minnesota, according to multiple outlets citing defense officials. The city of Minneapolis is receiving national attention after the shooting death of Renee Good amid ICE’s deportation efforts.

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