Categories Selected Articles Trump invokes wartime Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to target violent illegal immigrant street gangs Post author By Mike Nova Post date March 15, 2025 President Donald Trump invoked an 18th century law, used only during the War of 1812, World War I and World War II Saturday to curb illegal immigrant gangs. ← Judge blocks Trump’s deportations under Alien Enemies Act → US mulls travel ban on citizens from 43 countries, including Russia