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Rep. Himes Accuses Adviser of Misusing Alien Enemies Act

3/23/2026

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On March 23, 2026, Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) on Face the Nation accused National Security Adviser Mike Waltz of distorting the law under the Alien Enemies Act.
The Alien Enemies Act requires a declaration of war to authorize such deportations.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner, called Kennedy Jr.'s proposed MMR alternatives not viable.
CBS News correspondents Scott MacFarlane and Camilo Montoya-Galvez explained the deportation process for 238 Venezuelans.

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On March 23, 2026, Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) on Face the Nation accused National Security Adviser Mike Waltz of distorting the law under the Alien Enemies Act.
The Alien Enemies Act requires a declaration of war to authorize such deportations.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner, called Kennedy Jr.'s proposed MMR alternatives not viable.
CBS News correspondents Scott MacFarlane and Camilo Montoya-Galvez explained the deportation process for 238 Venezuelans.