The Alien Enemies Act: What to know about a 1798 law that Trump has invoked for deportations
President Donald Trump on Saturday invoked the Alien Enemies Act for the first time since World War II, granting himself sweeping powers under a centuries-old law to deport people associated with a Venezuelan gang.
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5 developments- Mar 13, 2025What is the Alien Enemies Act? Trump reported to begin mass deportations
- Mar 14, 2025Only right-leaning coverage:Alien Enemies Act: Trump expected to invoke 1798 immigration law
- Mar 16, 2025The Alien Enemies Act: What to know about a 1798 law that Trump has invoked for deportations
- Mar 17, 2025Only center coverage:Judge orders hearing over Trump admin's deportations under the Alien Enemies Act
- Mar 18, 2025Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act challenged by liberties groups
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Quiet for 560 daysLast development · Mar 18, 2025 — Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act challenged by liberties groups
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9 viewpointsTrump's use of Alien Enemies Act challenged by liberties groups
The White House defends Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport migrants
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15 viewpointsTrump is using the Alien Enemies Act to deport immigrants – but the 18th-century law has been invoked only during times of war
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5 viewpointsThe Alien Enemies Act: What to know about a 1798 law that Trump has invoked for deportations - The Daily Reporter
Trump invokes wartime Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to target violent illegal immigrant street gangs
Trump invokes 18th century Alien Enemies Act to declare invasion of Tren de Aragua, speed deportations
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