President Trump has not invoked the Insurrection Act as of October 2026, instead relying on authorities such as 10 U.S.C. § 12406 to federalize National Guard units for immigration enforcement and related protests in cities including Los Angeles, Portland, and Chicago during 2025. The Supreme Court limited some of those deployments in Trump v. Illinois, leaving questions open about regular military use and the Act itself. In a late September 2026 TIME interview, Trump declined to rule out invoking the Act or declaring a national emergency ahead of the November midterms, citing potential unrest or enforcement needs while noting he has never used it before. Reform legislation introduced in 2025 remains stalled, and statutory restrictions continue to bar routine military presence at polling places. Upcoming midterm results and any associated protests or legal developments could influence further consideration.