The Insurrection Act was last invoked in 1992 to authorize federal forces during the Los Angeles riots following the acquittal of officers in the Rodney King case.
April 29, 1992
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Historical precedent for use of the Insurrection Act.
Former President George H.W. Bush formally invoked the Insurrection Act in 1992 during the Los Angeles riots with the consent of California.
January 01, 1992
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historical
Historical precedent for use of the Insurrection Act in a domestic unrest situation.
President George H.W. Bush invoked the Insurrection Act in 1992 at the request of the governor of California to deploy troops in response to the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
January 01, 1992
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temporal
Historical example of the Act's invocation to restore order during a major civil disturbance.