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Could Trump invoke the Insurrection Act to send in troops?

In a speech condemning violence and looting that's taken place along with peaceful protests over the death of George Floyd, President Trump suggested sending in military troops. CBS News legal analyst Kim Wehle joined CBSN to explain the history of the Insurrection Act, which deals with using armed forces at the state level, and legal context surrounding recent events.
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