The Trump administration is escalating its legal battle after a federal judge demanded more information about the two deportation flights that took off over the weekend and landed in El Salvador.
The dispute started after Pres. Trump invoked a centuries-old law — the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
The act is a sweeping wartime authority that allows non-citizens to be deported without being given the opportunity to go before an immigration or federal court judge.
ABC News has compiled a timeline of events in Pres. Trump’s race to deport alleged gang members using the 18th century action.
Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/alien-enemies-act-1798-law-trump-invoked-deportations-119840509
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