President Donald Trump stated he would consider using the Insurrection Act to deploy the military if courts block his use of National Guard troops.

The Insurrection Act of 1807 allows the president to deploy military forces within the U.S. to suppress rebellion or enforce laws.

Trump's comments followed a federal judge's decision to temporarily block the administration from sending National Guard troops to Portland.

The Insurrection Act differs from martial law, which involves the military replacing civilian government and has not been declared by a president since the Civil War.

President Donald Trump said he would consider invoking the Insurrection Act to send the military into cities if courts block his deployment of National Guard troops.

“I’d do it if it was necessary. So far,

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