What is Insurrection Act, could it help Trump deploy troops to US cities?

President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy federal troops to US cities, citing alleged "criminal insurrection" in Portland. This follows a temporary block on National Guard deployment in Portland and strong opposition from Illinois officials to troop presence in Chicago. Legal experts question the legality of such a deployment, suggesting it may be an "unlawful" overreach of presidential power, particularly as a similar tactic, Title 10 authority, has already faced legal challenges.

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