The Insurrection Act, which grants the president authority to deploy U.S. military or federalized National Guard domestically to suppress insurrections, rebellions, or law enforcement obstructions, remains uninvoked as of mid-May 2026. Trader consensus draws from President Trump's January threats to activate it amid Minneapolis protests sparked by an ICE officer's shooting of a protester, prompting Pentagon preparations for 1,500 troops before he backed down amid state opposition. No major developments have emerged in the past 30 days, though social media speculation persists on potential use for border security clashes or congressional gridlock. Key watchpoints include escalating immigration enforcement actions, midterm election tensions, or reform bills like S.2070 altering invocation thresholds.