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Norman Eisen: the Insurrection Act... grants the President the authority to deploy the U.S. military domestically and use it against…

On the recordFebruary 5, 2024
the Insurrection Act... grants the President the authority to deploy the U.S. military domestically and use it against Americans under certain conditions.
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Norman Eisen

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Eisen explains the powers granted by the Insurrection Act.

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