The act is a sweeping wartime authority that allows noncitizens to be deported without being given the opportunity to go before an immigration or federal court judge.

In his latest bid to flex his fascist muscles, Donald Trump has gone digging through the compost heap of history and pulled out the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. Yes, a law so old it predates electric lights,

President Trump says he’s using the 227-year-old law to crack down on Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang. The move is already facing a legal challenge. Here’s a look at key questions and answers about the Alien Enemies Act.