Trump's Alien Enemies Act: High-Stakes Court Fight Looms Over Presidential Power Abuse Allegations
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg will hear arguments from the Trump administration and the ACLU in a second court case related to President Donald Trump's use of the 1789 Alien Enemy Act.
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg will preside over a new lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's use of the 1789 Alien Enemies Act, setting the stage for a high-stakes court fight between the Trump administration and the ACLU. The case marks the second court challenge to Trump's use of the act, which has been used to expel immigrants in the past. Lawyers from the Trump administration and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) are expected to present their arguments on Wednesday evening. The outcome could have significant implications for immigration policy under Trump's presidency.
