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

Published on: 03/15/2025

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President Donald Trump has invoked the Alien Enemies Act on Saturday for the first time since World War II, but what does it do?

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