Trump planea acelerar las deportaciones masivas

Although legal experts contend it would have a difficult time in court, the president has enormous authority to target and deport undocumented immigrants under the little-known Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which was passed in the 18th century. As administration officials got ready to put the law into effect, CNN previously reported that the authority was being extensively discussed at a number of agencies. Tren de Aragua (TDA), an organized crime group from Venezuela that currently operates in the US and other nations, is still the main target.The law is intended to be used in the event that the United States and another country are at war, or if a foreign government has invaded or threatened to invade the United States. Even if the administration cites threats from gangs or cartels, legal experts believe it would be hard for Trump to utilize the act when the US isn’t being attacked by a foreign government. According to the Brennan Center, the Alien Enemies Act has been used three times in US history, all during times of war. It used as justification for the imprisonment and expulsion of German, Austro-Hungarian, Italian, and Japanese immigrants during World Wars I and II. The nonpartisan law and policy organization claims that the statute contributed to the notorious US policy of incarcerating Japanese people during World War II.

Fuente: CNN Politics