President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act, granting himself broad deportation powers to target a Venezuelan gang, leading to a federal judge halting deportations hours later. The act, a wartime authority from the 18th century, allows for deportation without court hearings. Trump’s move was met with legal challenges, as critics argue he is misusing the law to target non-state actors and bypass immigration laws.
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Minnesota Republicans to introduce bill defining 'Trump derangement syndrome' as mental illness
A group of Minnesota Republican lawmakers plan to introduce a bill defining "Trump derangement syndrome" as a mental illness, citing paranoia and hysteria towards President Trump's policies. The proposal, unlikely to pass with a split legislature, mirrors a term coined by Charles Krauthammer in 2003 to describe critics of George W. Bush, and is not recognized as a mental illness. President Trump and his supporters have used the term to criticize political opponents. Full Article
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