The Insurrection Act

Portland’s Surrender To Antifa Makes Federal Action Necessary

President Trump’s decision to honor Secretary Kristi Noem’s request for federal and National Guard troops to defend federal facilities in Portland is not merely permissible, it is obligatory under the Constitution and the Insurrection Act.

For over 100 nights, federal buildings and employees in Portland have been targeted by antifa-aligned insurgents who openly declare the federal government to be an enemy that must be toppled. They block entrances, trap workers, assault officers, and obstruct immigration enforcement at an ICE facility.

Local and state officials have abdicated their responsibility to protect federal property and personnel, adopting a policy of passivity that has allowed these camps to grow, resupply, and endure. In such a scenario, the President does not have discretion to look away. He has a duty to act.

The Insurrection Act empowers the president to deploy troops when insurrection, rebellion, or unlawful obstruction renders enforcement of U.S. law impracticable.

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