In his latest move to clamp down on illegal immigration and immigration more broadly, President Trump has filed a presidential action invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a seldom-used law that gives the president authority to detain or deport nationals of an enemy nation during wartime. It’s only the fourth time in American history a president has used the act — and the first since World War II.

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    21 hours ago

    Last time using this law was Japanese immigrants’ nightmare.

    If you are from China, Russia or some country trumpers don’t like, or even just look like one, take note and get prepared.

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      12 hours ago

      This is specifically for Argentina, so Hispanic people in particular should watch out if they weren’t already.

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        21 hours ago

        Make sense. I updated my answer.

        Guess I still haven’t internalized the fact that Russia is our master now.

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          21 hours ago

          it’s so damn wild

          imagine working in the us military as intel or counter security right now