A resurfaced video clip from January 2025 has sparked controversy, featuring a far-left congresswoman from the "Squad" referencing the Alien Enemies Act. The law, which has not been invoked since World War II, allows the government to detain and deport immigrants deemed a threat to national security. The congresswoman's comments, made at a time of heightened tensions between the US and other nations, have raised questions about the potential implications of reviving this outdated legislation. As the country grapples with complex immigration policies and rising global tensions, experts are weighing in on the potential consequences of reviving a law that has been dormant for decades.
“The last time the Alien Enemies Act was invoked, it was used to detain and deport German, Japanese, Italian immigrants during World War Eleven,” the far-left “Squad” congresswoman said in a resurfaced clip from January 2025.
