Amid ongoing protests, President Trump has deployed 700 active-duty Marines and 4,000 National Guard members to Los Angeles but their law enforcement capabilities are limited. He hinted at invoking the Insurrection Act, which would allow for a significant expansion of military powers in managing protests. This law, originally from 1807, enables the President to use federal forces to suppress domestic disturbances and temporarily circumvents legal restrictions on military involvement in law enforcement. There have been historical precedents, such as in 1992 during the Los Angeles riots, where these powers have been invoked.
President Trump has indicated his willingness to invoke the Insurrection Act if there is an insurrection, which could greatly expand military powers.
The Insurrection Act allows the president to deploy military forces to suppress domestic unrest, including law enforcement activities like detaining protesters.
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