Krishnamoorthi Moves to Block Trump’s Abuse of Power After Insurrection Act Threat Against Minnesota Protesters

January 15, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON — In response to President Donald Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy federal forces against anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) announced that he is offering an amendment to the defense funding bill to block any such deployment unless it is explicitly requested and supported by the governor of the affected state. “Donald Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to protests over federal enforcement actions is a reckless abuse of power that would only inflame an already volatile situation,” said Congressman Krishnamoorthi. “The National Guard can support local law enforcement in a lawful, limited role, but it must never be used for intimidation or political stunts. Turning the military on Americans shatters the constitutional balance on which our democracy depends.” “That’s why I am offering an amendment to the defense funding bill to block any funds from being used to invoke the Insurrection Act unless the governor of the affected state explicitly requests and supports such deployment, ensuring we stop Trump’s abuse of power and protect our armed forces from being misused for intimidation, political theater, or unlawful escalation.”