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The Insurrection Act and America's Balance of Power: What to Know About the Federal Authority, State Sovereignty, and the Rule of Law

The Insurrection Act and America's Balance of Power: What to Know About the Federal Authority, State Sovereignty, and the Rule of Law


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In a nation founded on the principles of liberty and federalism, the Insurrection Act stands as a rarely invoked yet potent tool, granting presidents the authority to deploy federal troops on domestic soil. The Insurrection Act and America's Balance of Power: What to Know About the Federal Authority, State Sovereignty, and the Rule of Law explores the historical roots, contemporary applications, and far-reaching implications of this contentious statute. From its origins in 1792 to its potential use in today's polarized climate, the book traces how the Act has influenced the executive power and democratic accountability. Through analysis, it explores pivotal moments when presidents, from Eisenhower to Kennedy, wielded the Act to enforce federal mandates, often against the will of state leaders. It also examines recent attempts to frame urban protests as insurrections, revealing how political rhetoric and legal ambiguities can transform a law meant for rebellion into a mechanism for control. The book unfolds across chapters, beginning with the Act's legislative foundations and its relationship with the Posse Comitatus Act, which restricts military involvement in domestic law enforcement. Understand historical precedents, such as the deployment of troops during civil rights struggles, and confront contemporary controversies, where immigration enforcement and urban unrest have tested the Act's limits. The book examines the legal, political, and operational aspects of troop deployments, revealing how judicial rulings, state resistance, and public opinion influence outcomes. It also probes the societal consequences, including eroded trust between communities and the risk of militarizing public spaces. The conclusion offers perspective, examining pathways for executive overreach, institutional safeguards, and prospects for legislative reform to ensure the Act serves its purpose without undermining democratic values. ORDER A COPY NOW!!!


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798268961645
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 114
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: What to Know About the Federal Authority, State Sovereignty, and the Rule of Law
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8268961643
  • Publisher Date: 08 Oct 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 6 mm
  • Weight: 213 gr


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