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Esper opposes using Insurrection Act for law enforcement

by Associated Press
| June 3, 2020 8:03 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday he opposes use of Insurrection Act, which would allow President Donald Trump to use active-duty forces for law enforcement duties.

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