Understanding the Insurrection Act and Its Role in US Domestic Military Deployments
26 January 2026Introduction: Why the Insurrection Act Matters The Insurrection Act is a foundational but contested statute that governs when the US president may deploy federal military forces on American soil. Its importance stems from the balance it strikes between enabling the enforcement of law and protecting civil liberties. Debate over the Insurrection Act has become especially […]