Rarely used 1807 law Trump threatens to invoke explained as it could have catastrophic effects on citizens
President Trump is considering invoking the 1807 Insurrection Act, an obscure law permitting military deployment for domestic law enforcement. This comes amid his administration’s aggressive immigration crackdown, which has already utilized the 1798 Alien Enemies Act for mass deportations. The Insurrection Act would authorize troops to suppress protests and enforce immigration orders, as seen in…