Trump Administration Stands by Alien Enemies Act to Deport Venezuelan Gang Members
Border czar Tom Homan supports Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act for deporting Venezuelan gang members, facing legal challenges and media scrutiny.
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Given such precedent, it is hard to argue that the president lacks the authority to remove gang members who threaten American security just because Venezuela hasn’t formally declared war.
History affirms Trump’s right to use the Alien Enemies Act against gangs
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The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 was created 227 years ago, while the Constitution of the United States was ratified approximately ten years earlier in 1788.
Homan turns the tables on reporter who asked about '200-year-old' immigration law
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Such a precedent could put wind in Mr. Trump’s sails as his deportation of the Venezuelans makes its way through the courts.
Trump Unsheaths a 226-Year-Old Sword
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Trump’s use of the law is novel and depends on a claimed link between TdA and Maduro’s regime.
What to Know About the Alien Enemies Act, a 1798 Law Invoked by Trump
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The deportation flights went ahead as planned despite a Saturday order from U.S. District Judge James Boasberg demanding that they return to the United States and that future flights be held pending a hearing.
Tom Homan Torches Reporter Over Trump’s Use Of 200-Year-Old Alien Enemies Act
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Summary
President Trump has invoked the Alien Enemies Act to deport members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, with legal challenges arising regarding due process and the law's applicability. Border czar Tom Homan defended this decision amidst critical questioning from journalists. Trump's administration argues that the gang represents a security threat, linking it to Venezuela’s Maduro regime. The invoked law allows for removal of nationals during wartime or invasion, historically used in significant conflicts, raising constitutional questions amidst ongoing political debate and legal challenges from civil rights organizations.
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