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Trump Activates Alien Enemies Act to Target Venezuelan Gang

3/13/2025

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President Trump is set to activate the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, aiming to fast-track the deportation of suspected members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. This bold and controversial decision could lead to detention without court hearings, sparking fears among legal experts about its wartime origins and potential challenges in a peacetime setting.

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President Trump is set to activate the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, aiming to fast-track the deportation of suspected members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. This bold and controversial decision could lead to detention without court hearings, sparking fears among legal experts about its wartime origins and potential challenges in a peacetime setting.