President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798​ to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members kicked off a legal battle.​

The law, which gives the president sweeping powers over non-citizens, was part of a set of statutes that emerged during the tenuous period following the Revolutionary War.

President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 against Tren de Aragua members, provoking a legal fight. Here's what to know about the controversial law, which was last used during World War II.

Three times in the past week, and six since Trump took office, the Justice Department has asked the high court to step into cases much earlier than usual.

The Republican president's administration filed emergency appeals as it faces more than 130 lawsuits over his executive orders.

Trump recently invoked the act, which was passed in 1798, revoking protection status for Venezuelan immigrants who were living here legally, decla

Republicans are bashing a federal judge's ruling blocking the deportation of suspected gang members and say they are moving to ensure such an occurrence does not happen again.

In a significant legal blow to the Trump administration’s immigration agenda, a federal judge has slammed the brakes on a controversial deportation policy that allowed the deportation of migrants to countries where they had no prior connection — without first giving them a chance to challenge their removal in court.

There is some disagreement among experts and Republicans over whether enough was done to block Democratic-nominated judges, particularly those who are now blocking the Trump administration.