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This move is significant because it bypasses traditional legal protections, allowing for quicker removals without the usual due process protections. The Biden administration, and certain progressive sectors, have expressed concern about the potential for abuse, but Trump’s team is reportedly determined to push forward with a deportation surge.
Strategic Motivation
The use of the Alien Enemies Act signals a serious commitment to mass deportations, aiming to remove millions of illegal immigrants and substantially reshape immigration policy. The move is also a reflection of Trump's frustration with the sluggish pace of deportations under previous administrations, signaling he intends to leverage every legal tool available.