A 1952 law that President Harry S. Truman opposed, calling it a step backward, now underpins many actions by the Trump administration against noncitizens in the US.
- Professor of Political Science, University of Oregon
The Alien Enemies Act, first used in the late 1700s, was last invoked during World War II.
The Alien Enemies Act, first approved in the late 1700s, was last used during World War II to identify particular foreign nationals living in the US.
Immigration reform has always been hard to accomplish. As the U.S. enters an election year, bipartisan reform now appears out of reach.
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