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Trump Set to Invoke 1798 Alien Enemies Act to Expedite Deportations of Undocumented Immigrants

President Trump plans to invoke the 1798 law, enabling swift deportations of undocumented migrants suspected of gang affiliations, facing potential legal challenges.

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  1. Trump expected to use obscure 18th century law to speed up deportations; USAid staff locked out of headquarters – live

    Trump's aggressive push to invoke the Alien Enemies Act marks a troubling shift in how undocumented immigrants are perceived and treated in the U.S., as he seeks to circumvent due process rights in a manner not seen since wartime internments.

    Trump expected to use obscure 18th century law to speed up deportations; USAid staff locked out of headquarters – live

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  2. Trump expected to invoke obscure 18th century wartime law for mass deportations

    President Trump's utilization of the Alien Enemies Act represents a startling leap in immigration policy that prioritizes rapid deportation over due process, potentially casting a wide net that ensnares countless individuals not even charged with crimes.

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  3. Trump Plans to Invoke 18th Century Alien Enemies Act for Deportations

    Trump's strategy to invoke the Alien Enemies Act marks a dangerous escalation of immigration enforcement, blurring the lines of legality and civil rights in a bid to expedite mass deportations.

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Feb 3rd, 2025, 11:54 AM ET

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President Trump is preparing to activate the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, aiming to accelerate deportations of undocumented immigrants, particularly those linked to gangs. This move, amidst promises to tackle illegal immigration, may bypass due process and faces extensive legal scrutiny. Critics argue it could undermine civil rights and lead to mass deportations without necessary hearings. The administration also plans to enlarge detention facilities to accommodate potential deportees, even as immigration courts face a backlog of cases precariously waiting for resolution. The legal implications and responses from immigrant rights advocates continue to evolve as the situation develops.

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