White House says ‘no court can review’ 18th-century deportation law

Published March 18, 2025 12:58pm ET



White House officials are defending President Donald Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport suspected gang members, arguing that courts do not have jurisdiction to review his decision.

White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller defended the administration’s position in a viral CNN interview Monday, clashing with anchor Kasie Hunt over whether Trump was ignoring court rulings.

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