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flag The U.S. president has invoked the Insurrection Act in response to domestic unrest, sparking debate over executive power and civil liberties.

flag The Insurrection Act, a 1792 law allowing the president to deploy federal troops to quell domestic unrest, has been used sparingly due to concerns over executive overreach and civil liberties. flag Historically invoked in crises like the Civil War, the 1992 Los Angeles riots, and after the 2021 Capitol riot, its use remains controversial. flag Scholars, including Princeton’s Julian Zelizer, emphasize that presidents typically avoid it to uphold democratic norms and civilian control of the military, highlighting ongoing tensions between national security and constitutional limits.

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