New York Governor Hochul Writes Texas Op-Ed, Labels GOP Redistricting an ‘Insurrection’
Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) has criticized Texas Republicans for initiating what she calls “legal riots” with their recent medium-term rezoning plan. This statement reflects the escalating political friction between states, especially as Texas Democrats attempt to obstruct maps crafted by the GOP by leaving the state. In her commentary, published this week in the Houston […]
New subcommittee formed to address pipe bombs, federal involvement in the insurrection, and other concerns
New Subcommittee Established to Investigate January 6th Events After months of disputes regarding jurisdiction and related issues, a new subcommittee is set to begin monitoring and investigating matters surrounding January 6th starting on September 2nd. This subcommittee will operate under the Judiciary Committee, led by Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.), who previously conducted significant investigative work related […]
NY GOP Organization Urges Congress to Disqualify Zohran Mamdani from Office Due to the Insurrection Clause
The New York Young Republican Club (NYYRC) is urging the council to invoke a disqualification clause to bar Zohran Mamdani, a candidate for New York City mayor, from holding office. In a letter, the NYYRC requested Congress to activate what’s known as the rebellion clause under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, seeking to deem […]
If the protests in LA are so risky, why isn’t Trump using the Insurrection Act?
President Trump is facing a precarious situation regarding the legal aspects of using military forces in American cities. Back in 1992, during the turmoil in Los Angeles, President HW Bush federalized the National Guard and sent in active Marines to assist California’s Governor, Pete Wilson, in controlling the chaos from the Rodney King riots. This […]
Sen. Tom Cotton supports invoking the Insurrection Act to control riots in LA — five years after a contentious op-ed: ‘Strong display of power’
In a recent piece for the Wall Street Journal, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) suggested that if the National Guard can’t manage the riots that have been destabilizing cities, then perhaps more drastic measures are needed. This comes almost five years after he previously pushed for the invocation of an 1807 law to address national unrest […]
L.A. Mayor’s Words Characterize ‘Definition of Insurrection’
Response to Mayor Bass’ Rhetoric Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has drawn sharp criticism from White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller. He characterized her remarks as “a definition of rebellion,” particularly in light of Democratic accusations directed at the Trump administration concerning unrest in the city. Mayor Bass emphasized the need to quell […]
Trump: LA Riots Almost Led to ‘Insurrection’
As protests in Los Angeles showed signs of calming earlier this week, President Trump shifted his approach to the unrest that had rocked the city over the weekend. It seems, hopefully, that the worst of the chaos is behind us, and consequently, the tone from the administration has softened. Over Saturday and Sunday, Trump, along […]
Body discovered during widespread looting and riots in L.A., Trump mulls over using ‘Insurrection Act’
Violent Protests Erupt in Los Angeles On Tuesday, police in Los Angeles reported finding a man’s lifeless body on a sidewalk amid clashes linked to ongoing riots. The man remains unidentified, and his death has sparked questions about whether it was connected to the unrest or if it was an isolated incident. Interestingly, some mainstream […]
Trump Discusses What Might Lead Him to Use the Insurrection Act to Address LA Riots
Trump Discusses National Guard Deployment Amid Los Angeles Riots President Trump indicated that he might consider invoking the Rebellion Act in response to the unrest in Los Angeles. This follows the recent actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the area. In light of the escalating situation, Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National […]
Critics of Trump view the use of the National Guard as an evasion of the Insurrection Act.
President Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard to address protests in California has sparked debate about his approach to immigration policy and whether he might invoke the Rebellion Act. Typically, it’s the state governor who negotiates such deployments, but Trump bypassed California’s Governor Gavin Newsom by sending troops to Los Angeles himself. Protests broke […]