US President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, which allows a president to deploy military troops inside the country. While speaking to reporters, Trump said he will use these powers if necessary. So far, it has not been necessary, but the country has an Insurrection Act for a reason. 

 

 

Trump has attempted to deploy National Guard along with other federal officers to Chicago and Portland, arguing that they are necessary to control crime and protect US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. Protesters have clashed with ICE officers in both Chicago and Portland as the immigration crackdown has intensified in recent days.

 

 

A federal judge temporarily blocked the administration from deploying the National Guard in Portland. While Chicago also demanded a similar stay from the court. Trump has authorised the deployment of 300 National Guard troops in Chicago, and around 200 troops from Texas are expected to be deployed in the city tomorrow.