President Trump plans to utilize the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to accelerate the deportation of undocumented immigrants from the U.S., potentially announcing the decision soon. This act could grant him sweeping powers to remove immigrants based on suspected gang affiliations with minimal legal protection. The decision emerges as Trump seeks to fulfill his campaign promise of the largest deportation operation in history amidst growing concerns among his advisers regarding the pace of current deportations. The act has historically been used in times of war and has controversial ties to past injustices, such as Japanese internment.
President Trump is reportedly planning to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to accelerate immigrant deportations, aiming for speed over due process.
The planned use of the Alien Enemies Act signals a dramatic escalation in U.S. deportation practices, targeting immigrants linked to gangs.
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