Yesterday, we told you President Trump was considering invoking two 18th-century era laws to give him increased power to continue deportations at a more rapid pace.
Here was my report from yesterday:
REPORTS: President Trump Is Planning To Invoke The Insurrection Act!
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And here is a quick summary of the two 18th century laws in play:
Alien Enemies Act of 1798 Enacted: Part of the Alien and Sedition Acts, signed into law on July 6, 1798, by President John Adams. Purpose: Allows the President to apprehend, restrain, and deport “alien enemies” (non-citizens from a country the U.S. is at war with) during a declared war. Key Features: It applies only in wartime, targeting foreign nationals deemed a
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