What is the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 and how is Trump using it?

President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798​ to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members kicked off a legal battle.​ ...
NBC 6 South Florida

The Alien Enemies Act: What to know about a 1798 law that Trump has invoked for deportations

President Donald Trump on Saturday invoked the Alien Enemies Act for the first time since World War II, granting himself sweeping powers under a centuries-old law to deport people associated with a ...
Aclu.org

How Trump is Using the Alien Enemies Act to Deport Millions

This blog was updated on March 26, 2025. Even before President Donald Trump took office, he repeatedly used “invasion” rhetoric to divide our communities and advance an anti-immigrant agenda. Last ...
Northcountrypublicradio.org

5 things to know about the Alien Enemies Act and Trump's efforts to use it

President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 against Tren de Aragua members, provoking a legal fight. Here's what to know about the... As part of his efforts to crack down on immigration, ...
Yahoo

Federal judge rules US must give due process to deported Venezuelans

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A federal judge on Dec. 22 ruled that the Trump administration must provide court hearings or facilitate the return of Venezuelan ...
Houston Public Media

Federal judge says U.S. must give due process to deported Venezuelans

A prison guard mans an interior perimeter at the CECOT (Counter Terrorism Confinement Center) on Dec.15, 2025 in Tecoluca, El Salvador. CECOT gained notoriety in 2025 when the Trump administration ...