On Saturday, the Minnesota National Guard shared a photo on social media revealing their attire should they be called to action. This move aims to clearly distinguish them from other agencies, as they prepare to respond to escalating protests against ICE.

“Minnesota National Guard members are on standby, prepared to support local law enforcement and public safety agencies. If activated, they will don reflective vests, as shown in this image, to set them apart from other agencies wearing similar uniforms,” stated the Minnesota National Guard in their post.

The image featured Guard members with blurred faces, each wearing a bright yellow vest over their standard uniforms.

The Minnesota National Guard emphasized that its personnel are residents of the state, committed to safeguarding lives, protecting property, and ensuring that Minnesotans can exercise their First Amendment rights securely.

Images depicted the Minnesota National Guard members in their bright yellow vests, clearly marked over their uniforms. (Minnesota National Guard)

Guardsmen have not yet been deployed to city streets, but are ready to help support public safety, according to officials.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety announced earlier on Saturday that, at Gov. Tim Walz’s direction, the Guard was mobilized and staging to support local law enforcement and emergency management agencies.

Multiple conservative demonstrators were seen on video being beaten by agitators during anti-immigration enforcement protests on Saturday.

The Minnesota National Guard was seen staging on Saturday amid anti-ICE protests in the blue state. (Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

Ongoing tensions flared earlier this month after 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot Jan. 7 by an ICE agent while allegedly blocking an operation in Minneapolis and driving toward the agent.

Following the shooting, Democratic officials, including Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, encouraged anti-ICE protesters to assemble, prompting a probe by federal prosecutors for the alleged impeding of law enforcement efforts.

Minnesota National Guard vehicles were seen lined up after being mobilized by Gov. Tim Walz. (Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told Fox News on Friday that Democrats’ anti-ICE rhetoric could escalate to a crime.

“When the governor or the mayor threaten our officers, when the mayor suggests that he’s encouraging citizens to call 911 when they see ICE officers, that is very close to a federal crime,” Blanche said.

Sources said the investigation is in early stages, and it is unclear if it will result in any criminal charges.