President Trump tonight slamming Minnesota's governor and the mayor of Minneapolis, accusing them of inciting insurrection with their rhetoric while writing, "Let our ICE patriots do their job." Attorney General Pam Bondi not ruling out that the president could invoke the Insurrection Act. >> I'm never going to get ahead of the president. This is a very fluid situation right now.It's a rarely used 19th century law, giving the president power to deploy active duty troops in the US for law enforcement purpose ...

Kimberly, a story came out on Thursday that I found rather interesting and disturbing. DOJ sends military attorneys to Minnesota. DOJ's call for resources in Minnesota include military attorneys, auditors, the Pentagon is asking military attorneys to travel to Minnesota on assignment to the U .S.Attorney's Office, CBS News has learned after the Justice Department called for more resources to be searched to the state. Is that is that the clearest sign yet that the military will be deployed to the streets of ...

“Perhaps the gravest worry is that [Donald] Trump will deploy the armed forces under the Insurrection Act,” argue two leading lawyers in a guest essay. Jack Goldsmith and Bob Bauer outline the potential risks for the 2026 midterm elections https://t.co/n9PHWEBkMu ...

This past Tuesday while speaking to American troops in Japan, you talked about US cities. They're having trouble with crime. And you said, "If we need more than the National Guard, we'll send more than the National Guard." What does that mean, send more than the National Guard.>> Well, if you had to send in the Army or if you had to send in the Marines, I'd do that in a heartbeat. You know, you have a thing called the Insurrection Act. You know that, right.Do you know that I could use that immediately and n ...

National Guard Deployment & Legal Challenges - The Pentagon has ordered the training of over 23,000 National Guard troops for civil unrest missions nationwide [1] - National Guard deployments have occurred in five US cities, sparking legal challenges from Democratic governors [3] - A federal judge is set to rule on the constitutionality of troop deployment in Portland, Oregon, with a likely appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals [4] - The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is reconsidering the deployment of the National Guard to Oregon [11] Insurrection Act & Presidential Authority - The president is signaling a potential workaround by invoking the Insurrection Act [4] - The president's insistence on normalizing the use of the US military on American streets is viewed as unusual and potentially unconstitutional [7][8] - Democratic attorneys general are prepared to challenge any presidential workaround in court to uphold American values [9] - Concerns exist that the president may invoke the Insurrection Act if legal challenges to troop deployments fail [18][19] Food Emergency & SNAP Benefits - Oregon's governor declared a food emergency, directing $5 million to food banks due to federal shutdown cuts to SNAP benefits [23] - 177% of Oregon's population relies on SNAP benefits, according to USDA numbers from 2024 [23] - Concerns are raised that the president may use the food emergency to disproportionately harm Democrats [24]

Legal Framework & Historical Context - The Posse Comitatus Act is a criminal prohibition on the US Armed Forces or federalized National Guard members from engaging in domestic law enforcement unless explicitly allowed by the Constitution or an act of Congress [7][8] - The Insurrection Act creates exceptions to the Posse Comitatus Act, outlining specific scenarios where the military can be used for domestic purposes, such as suppressing an insurrection at the request of a governor or preserving civil rights when a state fails to do so [18][20][21] - The Tenth Amendment reserves police power to the states, emphasizing that domestic law enforcement is primarily a state and local responsibility, not a federal or military one [11][12] Concerns Regarding Military Use - Experts express concern that military personnel are trained for combat against foreign enemies with lethal force, which differs significantly from the rules of engagement for domestic law enforcement [13][14] - There are concerns about the safety of deploying armed military members on US streets due to the different rules of engagement they are trained for [15] - The government's attempt to use a technical provision (Title 10 Section 12406) to federalize the National Guard against the wishes of state governors has been challenged in court, with judges finding that the facts did not support the use of this provision [36][37] Title 32 Authority & Potential Loopholes - Title 32 of the US Code allows the President to use the National Guard for federal functions while they remain under the governor's control, meaning they are not subject to Posse Comitatus; some governors have voluntarily used this authority, while others have resisted [61][62][64] - The Department of Justice has argued in OLC memos that it does not violate Posse Comitatus to use the military to protect federal functions and federal property, though this has never been tested in court [43][44] International Operations & Use of Force - The US military has engaged in strikes against boats in the Caribbean Sea, claiming they were carrying drugs, but the legal authority for these actions is questionable, with some arguing it constitutes murder [83][87] - The government's theory is that the cartels are in an armed conflict with the United States, making them subject to the laws of war, but this justification is seen as dubious and potentially setting a dangerous precedent [91][92][93]

Political Commentary & Public Discourse - The report highlights a significant discrepancy between Donald Trump's portrayal of Portland as a "war zone" and the reality on the ground, where it is described as a peaceful and joyful city [1][2][3] - The analysis suggests Trump is attempting to create a false narrative to justify militarizing cities with opposing political views, particularly by invoking the specter of Antifa and domestic terrorism [5] - The report raises concerns about the potential use of the Insurrection Act and the normalization of military presence in cities, characterizing it as a "fascist playbook" [8][9] - The report emphasizes the importance of peaceful protest and strategic action to counter the administration's rhetoric and avoid falling into a "psychology of fear" [10][11] Community & Law Enforcement Dynamics - Portland has a history of protest and values standing up for marginalized groups [14] - Portland police have shown restraint and professionalism, learning from past experiences, particularly the 2020 protests [15] - The report indicates that protests outside an ICE facility were dwindling before Trump's intervention, suggesting his actions escalated the situation [17][18][19] Far-Right Groups & External Influences - Far-right groups, including the Proud Boys, have a history in Oregon and were present at the January 6th insurrection [20][22] - Right-wing influencers are attempting to provoke constituents, but counter-protesters are showing restraint and de-escalating situations [21][23][24]

Legal and Political Context - The President's attempt to deploy the National Guard to Portland was challenged in court, with a judge initially blocking the deployment, stating the determination was "simply untethered to the facts" [1][2] - The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granted an administrative stay, allowing the President to federalize Oregon's National Guard but barring deployment to Portland [3] - Concerns were raised about the dangerous precedent of deploying National Guard troops from different states against another state's will [9][10] Portland Situation and Response - Portland faces real challenges including crime, drug use, commercial vacancies, and homelessness [6] - The characterization of Portland as a "war ravaged city" or full of "insurrectionists" is considered absurd [7] - Oregon is experiencing a 51% reduction in violent crime since the beginning of the year [10] - The emphasis from city leaders is to avoid escalating the situation and not fall into a "trap" of violence [16] Broader Implications and Concerns - The President is accused of attacking an independent judiciary and the free press, using fear to intimidate people [18][19] - There are concerns about normalizing the use of the United States military on the streets, which is considered un-American [20][22] - The President's actions are seen as attacks on the pillars of democracy, requiring a firm stance against unconstitutional actions [20][21][22]

Joining us now, Illinois Attorney Generalwami Raul, who has said Trump's deployment troop troop deployments in his state are not legally justified. Attorney General, thanks for joining us this morning. Let's just let's start with uh your reaction to the appeals court ruling.Well, we're obviously pleased. We don't want um the National Guard on on our streets. Um uh the the court's ruling um denied uh a request for emergency uh stay for administrative stay on deployment which uh while the while they allowed f ...

Political Analysis - The report highlights concerns about the potential misuse of the Insurrection Act, suggesting a plan to justify its invocation for political purposes [5][6][9] - It points out the increasing use of the term "insurrection" by political figures to describe dissent, protests, and legal challenges, potentially diluting its meaning and normalizing the use of force against perceived enemies [12][13][14] - The report raises concerns about the deployment of federal troops in cities over the objections of local leaders, and the use of force against protesters, journalists, and clergy [1][2][3] Legal and Constitutional Issues - The report emphasizes the importance of the First Amendment rights to protest and speak freely, as highlighted by a federal judge's order protecting these rights [4] - It mentions the Posse Comitatus Act, which generally prohibits using the military for domestic law enforcement, suggesting a potential conflict with the invocation of the Insurrection Act [11] - The report references Project 2025, which allegedly aims to circumvent legal constraints on presidential power [1][5] Social Impact - The report describes the fear and unease created in communities by the deployment of federal agents and their use of force [2] - It highlights incidents of violence against protesters, journalists, and clergy, raising concerns about the suppression of dissent [1][2][3] - The report emphasizes the solidarity and support for immigrants being held in confinement, and the desire for justice and their return to communities [1]