Trump Proposes Using 18th Century Law for Mass Deportations

The former president aims to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport undocumented immigrants, sparking debate over its legality and implications.

Donald Trump has suggested using the Alien Enemies Act to deport undocumented migrants if re-elected, despite the U.S. not being at war with their countries of origin.
The Alien Enemies Act, historically used during wartime, allows deportation of foreign nationals from enemy countries, raising legal and ethical concerns.
Critics argue that applying this law to current immigration issues would be an unprecedented and potentially unlawful interpretation.
The proposal has drawn comparisons to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, a policy widely condemned as a dark chapter in U.S. history.
Efforts to repeal the Alien Enemies Act face significant opposition, highlighting deep political divides over immigration policy.