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A 1798 law turned on Tren de Aragua

Trump invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to fast-track removal of members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, a use the courts are still sorting out.

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Why you should care

When a foreign gang sets up shop in American cities, families want every lawful tool on the table. The courts are deciding how far this one reaches.

The long version of this story is still being written. Everything on this page is backed by the sources below.

Sources and footnotes

  1. White House – 365 Wins in 365 Days (Jan 20, 2026)
  2. Coffee & Covid (Jeff Childers) – THE LIST, July 15, 2026