Trump, Insurrection Act and Los Angeles
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President Donald Trump and Stephen Miller have repeatedly used the word “insurrection” to describe the protests in Los Angeles.
Trump deployed National Guard troops and Marines to L.A. in response to protests. The Insurrection Act would allow him to use troops more broadly.
US President Donald Trump said he may invoke the Insurrection Act amid ongoing immigration-related protests in Los Angeles. The move would allow active-duty troops to police civilian despite opposition from California Governor and LA Mayor.