Minnesota officials are asking residents planning to protest this weekend to do so peacefully, emphasizing order and cooperation. As part of a broader safety plan, the Minnesota National Guard is joining forces with state police and local agencies to ensure demonstrations remain orderly.

Tensions in Minnesota spiked following days of demonstrations against immigration enforcement. Federal agents deployed tear gas to disperse activists, while state and local leaders quickly filed suit to challenge an enforcement surge tied to the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman.