The Insurrection Act of 1807 is a U.S. federal law that empowers the President of the United States to deploy military and federalized National Guard troops when governors have lost control over their states and need federal help to restore order. The law states that governors must request help from federal troops. In May 2020 a series of protests and riots erupted in the U.S. after Minneapolis resident George Floyd was killed during a confrontation with the local police department. In June 2020 President Donald Trump stated that he would deploy the US Military if a “city or state ref…
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@4TS5XJB4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for violent riots and revolts and never for peaceful protests.
@26C994Z4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if peaceful protests turn into riots and the local police cannot handle it.
@8C3Q2QS5yrs5Y
only if they are damaging federal property
@45Y6VX95yrs5Y
No, however there should be an exception if there is an imminent threat of civil war.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Yes, they’re obnoxious , dumb, and violent
@8LCGCCZ4yrs4Y
Yes, IF absolutely necessary
@4XJQ4K54yrs4Y
Only if the protests become a substantial threat to public safety and local law enforcement is unable to deal with the threat on their own.
@4XZ3F8Y5yrs5Y
Yes, to stop violence from rioting and looting. No, to peaceful protests.
@Gschwegs4yrs4Y
No due to the Posse Comitatus Act; however, the President should be able to deploy Federal resources and Federal law enforcement if a State or National Emergency is declared.
@3GZTJR24yrs4Y
Yes for violent protests/riots, No for peaceful protests
@4YDGVD34yrs4Y
No. And if people don't like how their state is handling violent riots, they should leave.
@58G43M64yrs4Y
No, only in the case of riots and looting should the governor have the power to activate the national guard for assistance.
@3N9MG2Z4yrs4Y
No, the President should have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop riots.
@8CH697W5yrs5Y
Personally I believe that they should only be deployed when protests become violent and peoples lives are at risk
@7YCXVLJ4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if the protests are extremely violent and put the lives of civilians in danger.
@4XCZZFY5yrs5Y
Yes, but only if the protests are actual violent riots
@andrewryan4yrs4Y
Only with Congress approval
@8FDNNMS4yrs4Y
yes, only if the protests reach a certain level of violence.
@8L5MFNL4yrs4Y
yes, if all control is lost
@8HDMV9J4yrs4Y
Yes, but only in emergencies
@8JHKCHJ4yrs4Y
Yes, if the state requests back-up from the federal government
@8LKGV334yrs4Y
I mean if a city in your country is basically getting attacked by your own people then yea
@8DKSKPV4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if the protest becomes violent and the local/state government requests aid.
@8KXPS964yrs4Y
If requested by state officials and law enforcement in emergencies, the national guard is supposed to be first and foremost a state agency and should be sufficient enough to control rioters but the government has no place in deterring peaceful protests.
@8LFT4YT4yrs4Y
Yes, only if it is getting violent like the "protesters" that are breaking windows of shop owners who have different opinions and when the local police can't control it no more.
@8KX67Q94yrs4Y
No. This violates our right to protest under 1A.
@8HM5BZK4yrs4Y
if the protests get out of hand, yes
@8C4Q7JD5yrs5Y
I know this happened recently in MN during the George Floyde riots, but I don;t know much about this topic.
@42ZSFS24yrs4Y
Yes, if the protests damage public or private property and the local government will not intervene.
@7VFDMPX4yrs4Y
President should have military power to stop riots.
@4DG98SF4yrs4Y
No, not the President, but Congress could vote on extreme circumstances.
@5245GHV4yrs4Y
No, protesting is a right and no one should have the right to "stop protests". This question conflates the words "riot" and "protest" and should be removed.
@524WK984yrs4Y
Yes, but Posse Comitatus should still be upheld. Title 10 should be allowed to help provide support in controlling riots and protests to prevent destruction, but they should not assist LEO in arrests/detainment
@7L8BPYH4yrs4Y
Yes, if the protests regularly turn into riots and the governor or mayor loses control
@7LYZJYH4yrs4Y
No, the president should not solely be able to dictate this decision and send troops.
@78S5M874yrs4Y
End qualified immunity, no knock raids, civil asset forfeiture and common sense criminal justice reform. Real change is the answer
@7SB9TY54yrs4Y
Only if a state of emergency is declared by the state's government, and requests the federal government to step in.
@7WZ5Q4V4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if the governor/mayor asks for it
@7ZKCMHY4yrs4Y
Yes, only if the protest is unlawful
@85V764B4yrs4Y
If protests become violent, then yes.
@8C5DPWM5yrs5Y
Only if the protest becomes a violent riot, and only state loses control of the situation. This should be a last resort.
@8CQ4NFX4yrs4Y
Somewhat , if the protest stops being peaceful and becomes a riot and the mayor and law enforcement loses control then yes but if it stays peaceful then no.
@8CSS55Q4yrs4Y
Yes, if Federal property has been or will be damaged.
@8CYG8KL4yrs4Y
If the protest becomes extremely violent, then yes.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
No, peaceful protests should be allowed and each state's governor has the power to deploy their National Guard to stop any mass rioting
@8F9BL4D4yrs4Y
Yes, but there must be evidence that the protest has become violent beyond the ability of the city/state to control.
@8F6CKLK4yrs4Y
No, This is what the National Guard is for.
@8FPLGKD4yrs4Y
No, and police should be required to follow Geneva convention guidelines when managing riots or protests.
@8FVLX4N4yrs4Y
Somewhat, when the situation gets to serious, such as the looting and destruction of property's like Walmart, Target, and small local business, then the troops should stop the protest.
@8GFG8564yrs4Y
Yes, but define protest because right now people are going out and burning buildings down etc. and calling it a peaceful protest but its not although if it is a peaceful protest he doesn't have the right to because it is in the first amendment.
@8GPLR5X4yrs4Y
Yes, but only in drastic scenarios.
@8GRZRL84yrs4Y
Yes but only if the state requests it.
@8GZRRDZ4yrs4Y
No and any president who gives orders to any military member to illegally stop a protest (which is a literal constitutional right) should be removed from office immediately.
@8H2WFWM4yrs4Y
No, unless a protest turns into a riot, military influence isn't needed.
@8H2G98J4yrs4Y
Only if the protest turns extremely violent. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states that “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble.
@8H9ZM8H4yrs4Y
Yes, the Insurrection act of 1802 allows them to do this
@8HDHNYN4yrs4Y
Yes, if the local and state authorities cannot handle it and the protest is violent
@8HQ7QNY4yrs4Y
no, only if things get violent. Protest is a part of our rights under the first amendment.
@8J25P4Z4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if the protest have turned violent
@8HW5ZL34yrs4Y
Yes, only when laws are not being enforced.
@8HXLDQP4yrs4Y
Only if people are actually in danger from these protests. If they aren't the President should have consequences for sending them where they're not needed.
@8J89VCV4yrs4Y
Yes, if requested by the state or city, or if the state or city can no longer protect their citizens or have chosen to not protect their citizens.
@8JCN8DK4yrs4Y
This is a loaded question. If it is a peaceful protests then troops would not be needed. However if it becomes violent and the Governor refuses to take control then the president has no choice but protect the people with the troops.
@8JH4WM94yrs4Y
no, its unconstitutional and makes the president and everyone involved look bad
@moglenmo4yrs4Y
Yes, if federal property is being threatened by the protestors.
@8JHJC934yrs4Y
No, but he should have that power to stop riots if the state government requests it.
@8JN5ZTL4yrs4Y
Only is there is extreme violence occurring. The mayor/governor needs to start to stop it if it is extremely violent. In general, all people have the right to protest.
@8JP54H34yrs4Y
Yes, but only to help stop the riots using defensive weapons such as pepper spray, taser, or tear gas.
@8JRGWTX4yrs4Y
Only if it isn’t a peaceful protest, and it gets violent
@8K23V9K4yrs4Y
Only if they promote violence.
@8K7RCV54yrs4Y
@8KCZFTR4yrs4Y
no, seems fascist to me, don't you think?
@8KRN5MQ4yrs4Y
If the protests are peaceful, no. If they are violent, then yes.
@8KRP22Z4yrs4Y
Yes, if the protests become riots and are not peaceful
@8L3T26C4yrs4Y
Yes, only if the protest threatens the lives of others.
@8L2DQDJ4yrs4Y
yes but only if they're getting out of hand and violent
@8L57Y794yrs4Y
Yes, if a governor or mayor loses control and if it escalates to a riot then the military needs to step in
@8L3W9MQ4yrs4Y
Yess if it gets so violent to where the rioters begin shooting.
@8L45ZP64yrs4Y
Yes, But only if the protest becomes violent and dangerous.
@8L5FJ3W4yrs4Y
Yes but in certain circumstances like not for protesting against himself but like when stuff gets violent. Peaceful protesting is great.
@8L6S5PV4yrs4Y
the government should only be sent in if the protests turn extremely violent and local law enforcement cannot protect the bystanders, but usually no.
@8L7K89K4yrs4Y
No, not protests. However riots of any degree can illicit a military response.
@8L7S8HZ4yrs4Y
Only if they are causing violence or breaking laws I would hear them out unless it's stupid like "terrorist right"
@8LBWJYW4yrs4Y
yes if there is rioting and looting and the local government refuses to step in
@8LCBZPW4yrs4Y
Keep a eye on them first
@8LF9YRR4yrs4Y
Yes, As long as the protests have gotten far out of control and have gotten too violent for the police force to peacefully de-escalate as a last resort troops should be sent into aid in de-escalation
@8LYHTGD4yrs4Y
No, it should be up to the states to request (if needed) military troops during protests.
@Fernander4yrs4Y
If the protest is peaceful, then there is no incentive for any sort of military presence. For riots which are widespread and out of the control of local law enforcement, then I support deployment of the National Guard.
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