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Trump Vows to Invoke 1798 Alien Enemies Act for Mass Deportations at NYC Rally

Oct 27, 2024, 11:38 PM

Former President Donald Trump has announced his intention to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to dismantle criminal networks operating on American soil. Speaking at a packed rally at Madison Square Garden in New York City on October 27, Trump described the United States as an 'occupied' country and urged House Speaker Mike Johnson to prepare for the passage of a revived Alien and Sedition Act of 1798 to facilitate mass deportations. Trump emphasized the need for stringent measures, referencing the historical context of the Act as a period of law and order.