Insurrection Act of 1807
The
Insurrection Act of 1807 is a United States federal law that governs the ability of the President of the United States to deploy military troops within the United States to put down lawlessness, insurrection, and rebellion. The general purpose is to
limit presidential power, relying on state and local governments for initial response in the event of insurrection.
On September 30, 2006, the Congress modified the Insurrection Act as part of the 2007 Defense Authorization Bill . Section 1076 of the law changed Sec. 333 of the "Insurrection Act," and widened the President's ability to deploy troops within the United States to enforce the laws. Under this act, the President may also deploy troops as a police force during a natural disaster, epidemic, serious public health emergency, terrorist attack, or other condition,
when the President determines that the authorities of the state are incapable of maintaining public order. The bill also modified Sec. 334 of the Insurrection Act, giving the President authority to order the dispersal of either insurgents or "those obstructing the enforcement of the laws." The law changed the name of the chapter from "Insurrection" to "Enforcement of the Laws to Restore Public Order."
Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
The National Guard has been released in Minneapolis to do the job that the Democrat Mayor couldn’t do.
Should have been used 2 days ago & there would not have been damage & Police Headquarters would not have been taken over & ruined.
Great job by the National Guard. No games!
10:08 PM · May 30, 2020
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Unfortunately the law prevented Pres. Trump from acting even quicker.
Only when the State Governors, Mayors and Police prove they are incompetent or incapable can the President respond.