Summary
President Trump is considering using the Insurrection Act, a law that lets U.S. troops handle domestic issues without needing approval from state leaders. This comes after legal challenges prevented him from sending the National Guard to certain states. The move would be significant as it hasn't been used in over 60 years.
Key Facts
- President Trump mentioned using the Insurrection Act if courts block him from deploying the National Guard.
- The Insurrection Act allows U.S. troops to manage unrest within the country without needing state permission.
- The last time the Act was formally used was in 1992 by President George H.W. Bush for the Los Angeles riots, with agreement from California.
- A federal judge in Oregon stopped Trump from sending the National Guard there, marking the second such stop.
- California, Oregon, and Illinois have taken legal action against Trump's plans to deploy the National Guard.
- If enacted, it would give the National Guard the same power as local police.
- Trump previously deployed Marines to Los Angeles for ICE protests, against California officials' wishes.
