President Donald Trump is about to cause Democrats to have a stroke by preparing to invoke a seldom used law dating from the 18th-century in order to speed along the process of mass deportation in order to ensure his promise to stop the border crisis and rid our nation of illegal migrant criminals is kept and fulfilled.
Sources spoke with left-leaning media outlet CNN, revealing that Trump’s team is thinking of enacting the Alien Enemies Act, a law passed back in 1798 that gives the president extensive powers to detain and then deport folks who are not citizens from other nations that have been deemed hostile.
For some context, the law was first established when our country was having a spat with France. It has rarely been applied in our modern day. But hey, it exists for a purpose, right?
The president has already promised the country that he would launch “the largest domestic deportation operation in American history,” setting his sights on millions of illegal migrants who crossed the border during former President Joe Biden’s administration.
“Enacted under President John Adams, the law was originally designed amid rising tensions with France, allowing the government to take action against foreign nationals deemed a threat to national security. Unlike the other Alien and Sedition Acts, which were later repealed or expired, the Alien Enemies Act remains in effect today under 50 U.S.C. §§ 21-24,” Trending Politics News reported.
Throughout history, the law has been invoked in times of war. During the War of 1812, it was used to detain and deport British nationals. In World War I, President Woodrow Wilson utilized it against German citizens living in the U.S. Similarly, in World War II, the law played a role in the internment of Japanese, German, and Italian nationals. While it has not been widely applied in recent history, it was referenced in national security discussions following the 9/11 attacks.
Because its application is tied to a formal state of war, its use is limited, and any modern attempt to expand its scope—such as for immigration enforcement—would likely face legal challenges. While originally crafted in an era of early American conflicts, the law’s broad presidential authority remains a subject of debate. In January, right after assuming office, the administration declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, deploying troops to secure the border and labeling certain cartel organizations as foreign terrorist organizations. Efforts to end birthright citizenship were also initiated.
A brand new poll reveals the vast majority of Americans are on board with Trump’s immigration policies. In fact, the efforts he has put in motion to increase arrests and deport migrants with criminal records has landed him the highest approval rating he’s had among seven different policy areas.
Trump pulled in 51 percent approval on immigration, which is an increase of seven points from any point during his first term.
“The main focus is on Tren de Aragua (TDA). TDA is a violent criminal gang that originated in Venezuela and has since expanded its operations across Latin America and beyond. Initially formed in the early 2000s within Venezuela’s Tocorón prison, the gang has grown into a powerful transnational criminal organization involved in drug trafficking, human trafficking, extortion, and contract killings,” the report said.
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