The official, who remained unnamed, stated that no final decision has been made regarding the deployment of these soldiers from Alaska. The troops are part of the 11th Airborne Division based at Fort Wainwright.

The potential deployment follows protests sparked by the shooting death of U.S. citizen Renee Good earlier this month by an ICE agent. Minnesota officials have urged protesters to maintain order and peace during demonstrations.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, in an interview on CBS's "Face the Nation," condemned Trump's threat to send additional troops into the city. He described the existing presence of federal ICE agents as an "occupying force that has quite literally invaded our city." Frey added, "You can go through whatever rhetorical flourish you want, but when you have 3,000 ICE agents and border con."

The situation highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the role of federal law enforcement and the military in responding to domestic protests. The potential deployment raises concerns about the militarization of responses to civil unrest and the potential for escalation. The Posse Comitatus Act generally prohibits the use of the U.S. military for domestic law enforcement purposes, but there are exceptions, particularly in cases of emergency.

The decision to deploy the soldiers rests with President Trump. The situation remains fluid, and further developments are expected as demonstrations continue and discussions between federal and local officials proceed.