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Trump Leaves Insurrection Act Option Open as Los Angeles Fight Widens

Trump said on June 8 that he would consider invoking the Insurrection Act if he decided the Los Angeles unrest amounted to an insurrection, as California pressed ahead with court challenges to the Guard and Marine deployments.

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First recorded Jun 11, 2025·Meaningfully updated Jun 11, 2025

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Trump Leaves Insurrection Act Option Open as Los Angeles Fight Widens

Trump said on June 8 that he would consider invoking the Insurrection Act if he decided the Los Angeles unrest amounted to an insurrection, as California pressed ahead with court challenges to the Guard and Marine deployments.

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