Trump to invoke wartime Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to carry out deportations

Palmdale, California. According to four sources familiar with the discussions, the Trump administration is anticipated to invoke a broad wartime authority in the coming days to expedite the president’s pledge to mass deport millions of immigrants.

This move is expected to facilitate the swift removal of certain immigrants. The move would likely pave the way for quicker removals of certain immigrants.

The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 granted the president broad authority to deport undocumented immigrants. However, it has never been invoked during peacetime. Legal experts believe that President Trump would likely face legal challenges if he were to use it.