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Trump invokes 18th century law, declaring 'invasion' by gangs to speed mass deportations

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President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 , a sweeping wartime authority that allows the president broader leeway on policy and executive action to speed up mass deportations of people.

The act was last used as part of the internment of Japanese-American civilians during World War II .

A federal judge in Washington barred the administration from deporting five Venezuelans under the act, a hint at the legal battle brewing.

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69

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69

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57

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formal

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English

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70

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possibly offensive

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short-lived

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