Stop Trump’s Abuse of Power Act

This bill limits when the President can send active-duty military troops into states during peaceful protests. It says the President cannot deploy regular, active-duty Armed Forces to respond to a peaceful protest or demonstration inside any state or U.S. territory unless that state’s governor (or territorial chief executive) asks for help. It updates two parts of federal law that deal with using the military to enforce laws at home.

Key points

• Who is affected: The President, active-duty military, states and territories, and people taking part in peaceful protests.
• What changes: Active-duty troops can’t be used to respond to peaceful protests unless a governor or territorial leader requests it.
• Where it applies: Inside U.S. states and territories.