US President Donald Trump is working fast on the policy of excluding illegal migrants from the country. Since his coming to power, thousands of migrants have been sent back to many countries including ships to many countries including India, Brazil, Al Salvador, and Mexico. He is now planning to enforce a 227-year-old law that may increase the risk of deportation of every non-American citizen. However, preparations are being made to challenge this decision in the court, but if this law is applicable, then there will be a big impact not only in the US but the whole world.
What is the Alien Animes Act, 1798?
The law that is being prepared to implement is the Alien Animes Act, 1798. This law provides the President’s special powers, under which he can exclude any non-American citizen from the country by citing national security.
Under this law, if the US is in war with a country, the President will have the right to disregard the citizens of that country by declaring them as “Alien Animi” (enemy foreigners). This law can be effective, especially on individuals aged 14 years or older.
Why is the dispute happening?
This law was originally designed for the war, but Trump wants to apply it even under normal circumstances. This is the reason why this step is being opposed and legal challenges are arising. Trump’s opponents say that this law will not only violate human rights, but can also pose a threat to millions of immigrants living in the US.
Trump administration’s intention and further plan
The Trump administration is churning on the possibilities of implementing this old law of the 18th century. Through this law, the President will have the power to deport illegal migrants with immediate effect.
The Trump administration says that a gang named “Train de Aragua” will be declared a terrorist organization, and this law will be implemented to deal with it. This will be the first step in this direction.
Trump promised in 2024 elections
Donald Trump had made a statement several times during the 2024 presidential election campaign that if he returns to power, the Alien would implement the Animes Act. Now he is preparing to turn his promise into reality.
