What Is The Insurrection Act?

Viral social media posts have falsely claimed that President Donald Trump invoked the Insurrection Act of 1807 law to deploy American soldiers to police US streets. That didn't happen.

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  • Covington man pleads guilty to felony during Jan. 6 insurrection attempt
    Colby Purkel, who was originally arrested and charged along with his father, 51-year-old Willard Colby Purkel, will be sentenced on August. 1.
    04/22/2024 - 5:49 am | View Link
  • Supreme Court opens new frontier for insurrection claims
    The Supreme Court’s recent rulings on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment have opened the door for state and local officials to potentially be disqualified from future office for engaging in insurrection ...
    04/21/2024 - 7:03 am | View Link
  • Conspiracy theories and the Jan. 6 insurrection: Letters
    The April 18 letter by John Waters is a perfect example of how misinformation can be spread, especially in regard to Donald Trump. He states that “the Supreme Court, unanimously 9-0, decided that ...
    04/21/2024 - 5:38 am | View Link
  • ‘Totally Inappropriate’: Justice Clarence Thomas Faces Criticism for Questioning Law Used In Prosecution of Jan. 6 Rioters Reviving Demands for His Recusal Amid Wife’s ...
    During recent oral arguments, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas raised questions about the legal proceedings against the Jan. 6 Capitol rioters, leading to backlash […] ‘Totally Inappropriate ...
    04/20/2024 - 7:00 am | View Link
  • DOJ: Richmond man, Patriot Front member arrested in connection to Jan. 6 insurrection
    A Richmond man and member of the white nationalist group Patriot Front was arrested Friday and hit with several charges relating to his alleged conduct during the Jan. 6 insurrection, including ...
    04/20/2024 - 5:50 am | View Link
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  • January 6 U.S. Capitol attack
    Because its object was to prevent a legitimate president-elect from assuming office, the attack was widely regarded as an insurrection or attempted coup d’état. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other law-enforcement agencies also considered it an act of domestic terrorism.
    04/21/2024 - 8:18 am | View Website
  • Inside the Capitol Riot: An Exclusive Video Investigation
    2235. A six-month Times investigation has synchronized and mapped out thousands of videos and police radio communications from the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, providing the most complete picture to date...
    04/21/2024 - 2:13 am | View Website
  • The full January 6 report is out. Here are the key details and ...
    After roughly 18 months of investigations, the House committee investigating the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has released their full report. The document, which is more...
    04/21/2024 - 12:04 am | View Website
  • Here’s what ‘insurrection,’ ‘coup’ and ‘sedition’ mean
    Insurrection, or rebellion, is a crime under Title 18 of the US Code, punishable by a fine, a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, or both. Being found guilty of insurrection also makes...
    04/20/2024 - 11:14 pm | View Website
  • Insurrection | Definition, Laws, Examples, & Facts | Britannica
    insurrection, an organized and usually violent act of revolt or rebellion against an established government or governing authority of a nation-state or other political entity by a group of its citizens or subjects; also, any act of engaging in such a revolt.
    04/20/2024 - 5:23 pm | View Website
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