The Insurrection Law Being Considered by Trump—What to Know

Since his 2024 campaign to reclaim the White House, President Donald Trump has repeatedly raised the prospect of invoking a little-known insurrection law that dates back to the earliest days of the American Republic. That law, the Insurrection Act of 1807, outlines circumstances in which the president may deploy National Guard or military forces domestically, providing some of the only exceptions to the limits the law otherwise places on such actions. As he seeks to carry out a mass deportation operation that represents one of the signature promises of his 2024 presidential campaign, Trump has made clear that he’s still considering using the law to quell opposition that has emerged in some major cities....