The law’s roots lie in an undeclared sea conflict between a young American nation and France. President John Adams signed the ...
President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 against Tren de Aragua members, provoking a legal fight. Here's what to know about the controversial law, which was last used during World War II.
Many of us recall from Junior High School Civics, discussions of the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, enacted under the administration of Federalist President John Adams. They arose from the ...
President Trump denies signing the Alien Enemies Act used to deport Venezuelan migrants, although he acknowledges the ...
passed the Alien Enemies Act as part of the four Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 as the U.S. stood on the brink of war with France. "There was a lot of fear-mongering about French supporters in ...