What Is the Insurrection Law? Federal Statute That Carries 10 Years in Prison and Office Disqualification
The insurrection law is 18 U.S.C. § 2383, a federal criminal statute that prohibits anyone from inciting, assisting, or engaging in rebellion against the authority of the United States. The statute states: “Whoever incites, sets on foot, assists, or engages in any rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the United States or the laws…
