‘Insurrection Act’: Donald Trump dismisses ‘need’ for military use in Minnesota amid protests; claims ‘no reason right now’

Donald Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump said on Friday there was no immediate need to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to protests against immigration raids in Minnesota, a day after he warned he could use the law.“If I needed it, I would use it. I don’t think there is any reason right […]

Trump warns of invoking Insurrection Act

Donald Trump (Photo credit- AP) TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces in Minneapolis, escalating a volatile standoff between federal authorities, local officials and protesters amid intensifying unrest tied to immigration enforcement. The warning, delivered in a post on Truth Social, has […]

‘Insurrection Act’: Trump warns of military use as Minnesota unrest continues against ICE – What is it

US President Donald Trump early Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act after another shooting involving a federal agent overnight in Minnesota.“If the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don’t obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from attacking the Patriots of ICE, who are only trying to do their job, I will institute […]

What is the ‘insurrection act’? Trump’s new favourite term – All you need to know about

US President Donald Trump and his top aides have increasingly used the term “insurrection,” making it a frequent part of their vocabulary, to describe protests against immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) in cities like Portland and Chicago. Trump has even suggested that he could invoke the “Insurrection Act”, a nearly 230-year old law to deploy […]

‘Calculated agenda to spread panic’: Kamala Harris slams Trump administration’s National Guard deployment in LA; calls protests a powerful tool for justice

Former US vice president Kamala Harris on Monday sharply criticised US President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard in her home city of Los Angeles, calling it a “dangerous escalation meant to provoke chaos.” Her remarks have triggered political backlash and reignited debate over federal intervention in local protests.In a statement shared on […]