Former President Donald Trump has said he will invoke the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to enforce mass deportations, specifically targeting gang members.
While Trump claims immigrant gangs are trying to conquer the U.S.—specifically referring to the Tren de Aragua gang—local officials assert that concerns around these gangs are exaggerated.
Legal experts express skepticism regarding Trump's ability to utilize the Alien Enemies Act for mass deportations, raising questions about its historical context and applicability today.
The Alien Enemies Act of 1798, initially implemented during heightened fears of foreign influence, has not been used for mass deportation outside wartime situations.
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