The Brief

President Donald Trump's plan to deploy the military on U.S. soil is sparking conflict and legal battles.

In the latest move, a Trump-appointed judge ruled to block the deployment to Portland.

Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states.

The legal fight continues over President Donald Trump’s deployment of federal troops in an attempt to crack down on crime in certain cities.

Trump was asked Monday about the Insurrection Act as a way to get troops into the cities, and said he would be willing to invoke it if necessary.

Here’s what Trump said, and what it could mean if invoked:

What they're saying:

"I’d do it, if it was necessary. So far, it hasn’t been necessary. We have an Insurrection Act for a reas

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