Bipartisan Group Seeks to Reform 1807 Insurrection Act, Curb Presidential Power to Deploy Troops Domestically
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A bipartisan group wants to limit a president's ability to deploy troops domestically under the Insurrection Act, calling the 1807 law antiquated.
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The group says the Act's language is vague, gives the president too much unchecked power, and needs revision.
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The Act was last invoked in 1992 by George H.W. Bush to respond to LA riots over the Rodney King verdict.
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The group wants to eliminate outdated language that could justify troop deployment and require congressional approval after 30 days.
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Even some former Trump officials back reform, saying the Act's broad language risks abuse by any party controlling the White House.