Rep. Cicilline Bill Will Limit Trump's Insurrection Act Powers
June 12, 2020
June 12, 2020
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. David Cicilline, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01) is introducing new legislation that will place needed limits on President Trump's authority to deploy the United States Armed Forces against American citizens who are protesting police brutality. CBS News has reported that Trump attempted to deploy 10,000 troops into American communities last week.
Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01) is introducing new legislation that will place needed limits on President Trump's authority to deploy the United States Armed Forces against American citizens who are protesting police brutality. CBS News has reported that Trump attempted to deploy 10,000 troops into American communities last week.