Insurrection Act

The Twisted History of Domestic Military Intervention

by Alan Singer

The use of federal troops to enforce domestic law and order has usually served the interests of big business and white supremacy; recent calls to send in the troops are not concerned with protecting freedom.

A 'Hamilton'-esque Scandal Helped Give Trump His Cudgel

by Gautham Rao

The real impediment to Trump's use of the Insurrection Act is historical precedent and norms; If Trump doesn't have any regard for them, there is little to stop him from following through on his pledge to deploy the military in American cities. 

Insurrection in the Eye of the Beholder

by Hawa Allan

The 1807 Insurrection Act was inescapably a product of early nineteenth century fears of slave revolt.