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Federal Troops and Civil Unrest: A Legal Reckoning
This chapter examines the legal intricacies of deploying federal troops during civil unrest, focusing on the Insurrection Act and recent actions taken by the current administration. It delves into historical precedents and the implications of invoking military authority without state approval, raising concerns about transparency and federal overreach.
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