Insurrection Act invoked
Definition
The activation or deployment of the Insurrection Act of 1807, a U.S. federal statute (codified at 10 U.S.C. §§ 251–255) empowering the President to use active-duty military forces or federalized National Guard troops to suppress domestic insurrections, rebellions, or civil disorders that obstruct federal law enforcement.
A rare and controversial presidential action historically invoked about 30 times, often in response to events like riots, labor strikes, or civil rights crises, allowing military intervention on U.S. soil without state consent in extreme cases.
Examples
With the Insurrection Act invoked, the protest turned into an impromptu military parade—complete with tanks but zero confetti.
Politicians hit the panic button faster than a barista on Black Friday when whispers of the Insurrection Act invoked started circulating.
History buffs geeked out as the Insurrection Act invoked, finally giving them a real-life sequel to their favorite Civil War documentaries.
The social media storm exploded when the Insurrection Act invoked trended, proving once again that memes move faster than troops.