Trump to Revive Antique Laws for Modern Challenges on Immigration and Birthright Citizenship
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump is gearing up to harness historic U.S. laws to propel his administrative policies, especially concerning immigration and border security, as he prepares to take office. Trump plans to revisit antiquated legal theories and statues, some of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries, to execute his agenda, which could lead to significant legal confrontations. Among the old laws Trump intends to activate is the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, initially enacted to address national security concerns during wartime, which he aims to use to accelerate the deportation of immigrants. … Read more