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There Is No Insurrection | Brennan Center for Justice

Trump’s Threat to Invoke Insurrection Act Amidst Portland Protests

As tensions rise over protests in Portland, Trump’s rhetoric on “insurrection” raises constitutional concerns. Judge Immergut blocks National Guard deployment, highlighting fears of presidential abuse under the Insurrection Act. The debate underscores historical anxieties about military power in domestic affairs, prompting calls for legal reforms to safeguard democracy.

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