President Donald Trump claimed Friday that he “didn’t sign” the recent invocation of the Alien Enemies Act, contradicting official White House records showing his signature on the March 14 directive. The order designated Venezuela-linked gang Tren de Aragua as a foreign terrorist organization, authorizing their deportation.
“I don’t know when it was signed ’cause I didn’t sign it,” Trump told reporters. The White House later clarified he was referring to the original 1798 law signed by President John Adams, not the March executive order, which it confirmed Trump personally signed.
A federal judge, James Boasberg, has temporarily halted deportations under the act, citing legal concerns. Despite his order, two flights reportedly carried out deportations to El Salvador, prompting Boasberg to announce an inquiry into whether the administration defied the court.
Trump responded by calling for Boasberg’s impeachment. Chief Justice John Roberts pushed back, emphasizing that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement with judicial rulings.
The Alien Enemies Act has rarely been used outside of wartime and has drawn renewed legal scrutiny under the Trump administration.
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