The Insurrection Act of 1807 is the U.S. federal law that empowers the president of the United States to nationally deploy the U.S. military and to federalize the National Guard units of the …

Dec 25, 2025 · The Insurrection Act is a U.S. federal law passed in 1807 that originally expanded the U.S. president’s authority to employ state militias to repel invasions or to enforce federal laws.

1 hour ago · Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota after protests His statement came just hours after a man was shot in the leg by federal law enforcement.

Apr 21, 2022 · The Insurrection Act — arguably the most potent of the president’s emergency powers — should reflect those realities. To address these concerns, Congress should amend …

Nov 26, 2025 · The Insurrection Act Under the Posse Comitatus Act, members of the federal armed forces are barred from participating in civilian law enforcement activities unless doing …

Oct 9, 2025 · What Could The Military Do Under The Insurrection Act? Invoking the Insurrection Act creates an exception to the rule typically banning the military from performing domestic law …

1 day ago · Executive summary The Insurrection Act, a set of statutes dating to the early republic, has been invoked roughly 30 times across U.S. history to authorize federal military intervention …

Nov 6, 2025 · The Insurrection Act, first enacted in 1807, allows the president to deploy the United States military and federalize National Guard units in states. The circumstances requiring the …

A Controversial Tool: While the Insurrection Act can be used to restore order or protect citizens, its use is heavily debated due to concerns about federalism, potential overreach of …

Oct 7, 2025 · The Insurrection Act is not one piece of legislation; rather, it is the combination of a series of laws enacted by Congress between 1792 and 1871 that specifically address utilizing …