Alien Enemies Act: Trump Plans to Invoke It

Invoking the Alien Enemies Act by Trump.
Potential impact on migrants and affected communities.
Historical background and controversies over the application of this law.

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, is setting the stage to invoke a historic law to intensify the deportations of immigrants, according to local media reports.

The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 is an old regulation that had not been used since World War II.

Now, it could be applied to deport individuals without the need for a prior hearing.

Sources close to the government indicated that Trump intends to use this law to combat the presence of foreign gangs and criminal networks in the United States, a recurring theme during his electoral campaign and inaugural speech.

Trump Plans to Invoke the Alien Enemies Act

🔴🇺🇸Trump will invoke the Alien Enemies Act to accelerate deportations

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, plans to invoke a wartime law, known as the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, to authorize the summary deportation of some migrants… pic.twitter.com/jsizbvn9zn

— Gamavisión Noticias (@gamavisionmx) March 13, 2025

«By invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, I will order our government to use the full and immense power of federal and state law enforcement,» Trump said in his inaugural speech on January 20.

While specific details have not been revealed, this measure is expected to affect both migrants crossing the southern border with Mexico and other foreigners, such as the recent case of Palestinian Mahmoud Khalil in New York.

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Khalil, accused of terrorism for allegedly supporting Hamas, faces a deportation process that has sparked significant protests in the city.

The Alien Enemies Act’s last significant application was during World War II against Americans of Japanese descent.

The Alien Enemies Act is generating intense debate due to its history marked by episodes of discrimination and racism, according to EFE.

Legal experts and human rights defenders have expressed concern about the potential abuse of power and the lack of procedural guarantees that this law could imply.

In light of these circumstances, organizations and activists have raised their voices in defense of migrants’ rights and have denounced the potential criminalization of vulnerable communities.

The impact of this measure could be significant not only for the individuals directly affected but also for social cohesion and the international perception of the United States in terms of human rights.