All articles tagged with #insurrection act
Originally Published 18 days ago — by CNN
The Supreme Court blocked President Trump from deploying the National Guard into cities, raising questions about his potential use of the Insurrection Act to deploy the military domestically, a move that remains legally and politically complex and controversial.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NJ.com
President Donald Trump suggested he could deploy the military, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Space Command, to U.S. cities if he invokes the Insurrection Act, a move he claims he is allowed to do but has not yet undertaken, amid ongoing tensions over crime and law enforcement.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Donald Trump has claimed he has 'unquestioned power' to deploy troops to San Francisco, citing the Insurrection Act, amid ongoing tensions and debates over military intervention in Democratic-led cities, despite local officials' opposition and legal challenges.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Bulwark
The article discusses the peaceful and patriotic 'No Kings' protests against Donald Trump, emphasizing the importance of the rule of law and resistance to authoritarianism, while also highlighting Trump's aggressive responses and the ongoing challenges to American democracy.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
President Trump frequently references the Insurrection Act, a law granting emergency powers to deploy active-duty military in civilian law enforcement, which has historically been used in crises but also to suppress protests. While Trump has threatened to invoke it amid protests and unrest, legal and military experts warn of its broad powers and potential for misuse, with ongoing court cases and constitutional debates about its application. The law's invocation could significantly alter the legal and political landscape regarding military involvement in domestic issues.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
Vice President JD Vance stated that President Trump is considering invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy the National Guard in major cities due to rising crime, but has not yet made a decision. Trump has previously indicated the Act could bypass court rulings blocking troop deployment to address unrest. Vance also discussed the Israel-Hamas cease-fire, clarifying that U.S. troops will monitor the situation without being directly deployed to enforce the deal.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
The White House is considering invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces domestically amid ongoing legal challenges and rising concerns over crime in US cities, with Trump exploring all options including military intervention, despite the act's rare use since the 1960s.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by OregonLive.com
President Trump has indicated he may invoke the Insurrection Act to send troops to Portland, and legal experts believe he could succeed even if he loses an appeal against a federal judge's temporary ban, due to the Act's broad authority.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Politico
Democratic attorneys general are actively opposing Trump's efforts to deploy federal troops and invoke the Insurrection Act, using court injunctions and public messaging to counter what they see as politically motivated and legally unfounded actions by the Trump administration, which is also facing legal challenges in courts and on the public stage.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC News
White House officials are seriously discussing invoking the Insurrection Act, a rarely used law allowing the deployment of active-duty troops for law enforcement, amid ongoing protests and legal challenges, but no decision has been made yet, with the administration preferring to exhaust other options first.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
President Trump has indicated he would consider invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy military force within the U.S. amid civil unrest, particularly criticizing Democratic-led states and cities, which could lead to significant legal and political conflicts.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Axios
President Trump indicated he might invoke the rarely used Insurrection Act to deploy federal troops to U.S. cities if local authorities impede law enforcement, raising concerns about the law's broad discretion and historical use in crises. The law allows the president to deploy military force domestically in certain situations, but its invocation is controversial and has not been used in decades, with legal experts warning about potential overreach and the need for updates.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Reuters
President Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military troops to U.S. cities, escalating legal battles with Democratic-led cities like Chicago and Portland, amid protests and concerns over militarization of urban areas.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Al Jazeera
President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807 to deploy military troops to US cities amid protests and legal challenges, claiming an insurrection in Portland, though evidence and officials dispute this. The law allows the president to deploy troops during major rebellions, but legal experts question the legality of Trump's threats and actions, which have included deploying National Guard units without invoking the Act. The last use of the Act was in 1992 during Los Angeles riots.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Intercept
President Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces in U.S. cities, citing potential threats from courts and state leaders, raising concerns about authoritarian overreach and the law's potential for abuse, especially given its vague language and broad powers.