What is the Insurrection Act that Trump is threatening to invoke - is it an emergency like situation?

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President Trump said he might use the Insurrection Act to send the military if courts or local leaders stop him from using the National Guard. He called Portland a city with problems and criticized a federal judge. The White House called court rulings a “legal insurrection.” Trump has considered using this law before during unrest or disputes.