Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 today in order to target a criminal gang. One problem, only Congress has the sole power to declare war, the only legal prerequisite to invoke the Act. Trump has illegally overstepped his authority by unilaterally declaring war. The Act has been invoked three times in American history: War of 1812, World War l and World War ll.
This is an unprecedented and dangerous power grab. Please call or email your representatives to stop this madness. Congress must act now.
Discover more from Bumpass Prose and Politics
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
