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  1. Insurrection | Definition, Laws, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 7, 2025 · What is an insurrection? An insurrection is an organized and usually violent act of revolt or rebellion against an established government or governing authority by a group of its …

  2. INSURRECTION Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government. rebellion, revolution, uprising, revolt, insurrection, mutiny mean an outbreak against authority. rebellion …

  3. Insurrection Act of 1807 - Wikipedia

    After invoking and before exercising the powers authorized under the Insurrection Act, Title 10 U.S.C. § 254 requires the publication of a presidential proclamation whereby the U.S. …

  4. What Is the Legal Definition of Insurrection? - LegalClarity

    Jan 21, 2025 · Understanding the legal definition of insurrection is crucial during times of political unrest and challenges to government authority. Insurrection involves acts of rebellion against …

  5. What the History of the Word "Insurrection" Says About Jan. 6

    Jan 7, 2022 · An “insurrection,” by definition, is a “violent uprising against an authority or government.” It is clear that Capitol stormers who dissented against the election outcome, or …

  6. INSURRECTION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Insurrection definition: an act or instance of rising in revolt, rebellion, or resistance against civil authority or an established government.. See examples of INSURRECTION used in a sentence.

  7. Presidents rarely use the Insurrection Act. Here’s how Trump …

    6 days ago · President Donald Trump's efforts to deploy the National Guard in cities like Portland, Oregon, have faced legal hurdles. The Insurrection Act could give him another tool …

  8. INSURRECTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    / ˌɪn·səˈrek·ʃən / Add to word list an organized attempt by a group of people to defeat their government or ruler and take control of the country, usually by violence (Definition of …

  9. What is the Insurrection Act? | CNN Politics

    Oct 6, 2025 · President Donald Trump and his top aides are using the word “insurrection” more frequently to describe anti-ICE protests in places like Portland. Trump also told reporters he …

  10. How Past Presidents Used the Insurrection Act And What The …

    Jun 8, 2025 · While the President possesses certain authorities under the Insurrection Act, the unilateral deployment of military forces in response to civil unrest, especially without clear …