Trump Proposes Mass Deportation: He invokes law for immigrants

Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, has promised mass deportation of undocumented immigrants.

In several rallies, the former president announced his intention to invoke the Alien Enemies Act, enacted in 1798.

This law has only been used in times of war, allowing the expulsion of foreigners without due legal process.

At a rally in Aurora, Colorado, Trump displayed photos of alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang to justify his proposal.

Historical Use of the Alien Enemies Act and Trump’s «Operation Aurora» Plan

The law was last used during World War II to intern citizens of Japanese, Italian, and German descent.

In 1988, the U.S. Congress issued an apology and offered reparations to families affected by those internments.

Donald Trump has named his plan «Operation Aurora,» in reference to the city he has used in his anti-immigrant rhetoric.

The former president insists that if he wins the election, he will stop the «invasion» of migrants at the southern border.

Trump has pointed to gang-related cases to stigmatize immigrants, despite studies disproving his claims.

The Alien Enemies Act was originally created to combat British espionage during the U.S. War of Independence.

Its invocation for mass deportations is unprecedented in the country’s history.

Experts warn that Trump’s interpretation of the law contradicts centuries of legislative and judicial practice.

Last year, Democratic lawmakers proposed repealing the law, arguing it was unconstitutional.

Donald Trump has escalated his xenophobic rhetoric, linking his proposal to the presence of the Tren de Aragua gang.

He has claimed that November 5, election day, will be the «day of liberation» from the migrant «occupation.»

During his first term, Trump banned entry to citizens from predominantly Muslim countries, sparking controversy.

This plan has been criticized for violating civil rights and fueling a discourse of hatred and division.