… constrained the role of the military in civilian affairs, gave Congress control over when the military may be deployed, and barred the federal government from usurping state powers. And while The Insurrection act gives the President greater authority to deploy the military within the United States. it was never meant to be used for the purpose President Trump is proposing. Congress must act to update this law to ensure it can only be used to safeguard the nation. (17:01–17:07)
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Asserts that the Insurrection Act grants the President significant authority to deploy the military domestically.
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