Insurrection Act (foto YouTube) US Federal Law, The Insurrection Act of 1807 Word is traveling across the Internet that President Trump has invoked the Insurrection Act of 1807, a United States federal law which empowers the President of the United States to deploy US military and federalised National Guard troops within the United States. The Insurrection Act of 1807 provides a “statutory exception” to the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, which limits the use of military personnel under federal command for law enforcement purposes within the United States. Before invoking the powers under the Insurrection Act of 1807, 10 USC § 254 requires the President to first publish a proclamation ordering the insurgents to disperse. Isn’t that what happened when during events at the Capitol building, President Trump released a pre recorded video statement urging the rioters to “go home,” while repeating his claims about the election results being “fraudulent.” “This was a fraudulent election, but we can’t play into the hands of these people,” President Trump said. “We have to have peace. So go home. We love you. You’re very special.” There are Constitutional exceptions to Posse Comitatus restrictions rooted in the President’s own constitutional authority. Defence Department guidelines … Meer lezen over Washington Post – US Federal Law: The Insurrection Act of 1807 + USA TODAY – What Powers does the President Have to Control Order? A Look at the Insurrection Act, Just the FAQ s