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trollslayer · 46-50, M
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Look up “insurrection”
Look up “insurrection”
DogMan · 61-69, M
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Insurrection law in the United States primarily refers to the legal framework governing acts of rebellion against the authority of the state, as defined under 18 U.S.C. § 2383.
Legal Definition of Insurrection
Insurrection is defined as any act of rising against the authority of the state or its laws. Under 18 U.S.C. § 2383, anyone who incites, assists, or engages in rebellion or insurrection against the United States can face severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment for up to ten years. Additionally, individuals convicted of insurrection are disqualified from holding any office under the United States.
Cornell University
The Insurrection Act
The Insurrection Act, originally enacted in 1792, allows the President to deploy military forces within the United States to suppress rebellion or domestic violence. This act serves as an exception to the Posse Comitatus Act, which generally prohibits federal military involvement in civilian law enforcement. The Insurrection Act has not been significantly updated in over 150 years, leading to calls for reform due to its broad and potentially abusive applications.
Brennan Center for Justice
Insurrection law in the United States primarily refers to the legal framework governing acts of rebellion against the authority of the state, as defined under 18 U.S.C. § 2383.
Legal Definition of Insurrection
Insurrection is defined as any act of rising against the authority of the state or its laws. Under 18 U.S.C. § 2383, anyone who incites, assists, or engages in rebellion or insurrection against the United States can face severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment for up to ten years. Additionally, individuals convicted of insurrection are disqualified from holding any office under the United States.
Cornell University
The Insurrection Act
The Insurrection Act, originally enacted in 1792, allows the President to deploy military forces within the United States to suppress rebellion or domestic violence. This act serves as an exception to the Posse Comitatus Act, which generally prohibits federal military involvement in civilian law enforcement. The Insurrection Act has not been significantly updated in over 150 years, leading to calls for reform due to its broad and potentially abusive applications.
Brennan Center for Justice