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Axios
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden lawyer, former GOP admin officials urge Insurrection Act reform

The group of former officials is advocating for restrictions on deploying military inside the U.S.
The Insurrection Act, dating back to 1792, is deemed as outdated and in need of serious revision. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
US politics

Opinion: Trump wants to round up California's undocumented migrants

Trump focuses on illegal immigration, aims at largest deportation campaign in history.
Legal implications of utilizing National Guard for immigration enforcement. [ more ]
The Washington Times
5 months ago
US politics

Trump hints at expanded role for the military within the U.S. A legacy law gives him few guardrails

Donald Trump suggested during his Iowa campaign that he was prevented from using the military to quell violence in Democratic cities and states.
The Insurrection Act would give Trump almost unfettered power to deploy the military within the country's borders, and it is not reviewable by the courts.
Trump has not specified how he would use the military during a second term, but has signaled an aggressive agenda. [ more ]
HuffPost
5 months ago
US politics

Trump Hints At Expanded Military Role Within The Country. A Legacy Law Could Let Him.

Donald Trump suggests he would use the military to quell violence in primarily Democratic cities and states if elected for a second term as president.
Trump has not specified how he would use the military, but the Insurrection Act would give him almost unfettered power to do so.
The Insurrection Act allows presidents to call on reserve or active-duty military units to respond to unrest in states, bypassing court review. [ more ]
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