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In this episode of This Podcast is Not Real, our AI hosts delve into the controversial Alien Enemies Act of 1798 and its potential use in modern immigration policy. With Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump pledging to invoke this law to expedite deportations, we explore its historical context, previous uses in wartime, and the legal challenges such a move could face today. Can a centuries-old law be applied in an era without formal declarations of war? Join us as we unpack the implications, legal questions, and political stakes surrounding this bold proposal.
In this episode of This Podcast is Not Real, our AI hosts delve into the controversial Alien Enemies Act of 1798 and its potential use in modern immigration policy. With Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump pledging to invoke this law to expedite deportations, we explore its historical context, previous uses in wartime, and the legal challenges such a move could face today. Can a centuries-old law be applied in an era without formal declarations of war? Join us as we unpack the implications, legal questions, and political stakes surrounding this bold proposal.