Former President Donald Trump says if reelected, he will invoke a centuries-old law to expedite the removal of undocumented immigrants. Can he? Here’s what to know about the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
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Trump touts historic deportation plans, but his own record reveals big obstacles
Former President Donald Trump and his allies promise a historic deportation effort if he’s reelected. But internal documents from his time in office show how difficult that would be to execute.


