Invoking the Insurrection Act: The Right Thing to Do?

Abstract

In 2020, President Trump considered invoking the Insurrection Act to address the widespread civil unrest that erupted following the death of George Floyd. Ensuing debate centered around whether or not it is appropriate to use active duty military force to quell incidents of domestic civil unrest. Although the president has the authority to deploy military force domestically, under the Act, to perform law enforcement functions and quell incidents of civil unrest, it is both unnecessary and inappropriate to do so.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 2021
Accession Number
AD1178210

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  • Bayani Smith

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  • Marine Corps University

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