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Definition of insurrection
: an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
"The violent riot in Washington D.C. on January 6, 2021 was a direct assault on the U.S. Capitol building and our Constitutional process. We witnessed actions inside the Capitol building that were inconsistent with the rule of law. The rights of freedom of speech and assembly do not give anyone the right to resort to violence, sedition, and insurrection. We support and defend the Constitution. Any act to disrupt the Constitutional process is not only against our traditions, values, and oath; it is against the law." memo, signed by all the members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
"As members of the military, we fought to defend our constitutionally guaranteed right to free speech. But the attack against the U.S. Capitol on January 6th was not about free speech, it was an insurrection." Mick Mulroy, USMC retired and Eric Oehlerich, USN SEAL retired
By using your clarification, the summer of 2020 protests, violence, riots, destruction of government property and assaults against LE are to be considered an act of insurrection as well.