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!
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 threat to national security. It does not involve military deployment domestically against U.S. citizens.
Current Status: Still technically in effect (codified in 50 U.S.C. § 21-24), though rarely used. It was notably invoked during World War I and World War II (e.g., internment of Japanese, German, and Italian nationals).
Insurrection Act
Enacted: Originally passed in 1807, with significant amendments over time (e.g., 1871 during Reconstruction).
Purpose: Authorizes the…
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