The Insurrection Act, a federal law allowing the president to deploy military troops domestically, was last invoked in Los Angeles in 1992 amid widespread unrest following the Rodney King verdict.
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Former President Trump can deploy the National Guard on US soil through state governors or during federal emergencies declared by the president, balancing authority with legal and political constraints.
The Insurrection Act allows the president to deploy military forces domestically during unrest. Former President Trump has publicly considered invoking it amid protests, sparking debate on its legal and political implications.
A 150-year-old law restricts the use of federal troops in U.S. cities, limiting Trump’s authority to deploy military forces for domestic unrest. Experts say the law aims to protect civil rights and maintain local control.