President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he departs the White House on September 26, 2025.
What is the Insurrection Act?

President Donald Trump told reporters he could potentially invoke the Insurrection Act, a law that allows the deployment of troops in the US in certain limited situations, as civilians continue to protest against immigration raids in cities such as Portland, Chicago and Los Angeles.

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President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he departs the White House on September 26, 2025.
What is the Insurrection Act?
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