About This Trend

Alien Enemies Act refers to a law enacted in 1798, granting the U.S. President authority to detain or deport non-citizens during times of war, invasion, or predatory incursion. It has been invoked only three times in U.S. history, most recently during World War II to detain Japanese-Americans.

The Act is currently trending due to the Supreme Court's recent decision to block deportations of Venezuelan migrants under this law. The court's action follows legal challenges by the ACLU and other groups, highlighting concerns about its rare invocation and potential implications for immigration policies. .

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