US President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to use a number of old laws and legal theories dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries to implement his agenda in his first year in power, writes A2 CNN. Those efforts are largely focused on border and citizenship rights issues, as Trump hopes history will be on his side when the laws are challenged in the US Supreme Court.
One of the laws Trump has expressed a desire to use is the Alien Enemy Act of 1798, a law that has a fraught history that could be used to speed up deportations. This law allows the federal government to expedite the deportation of citizens of countries considered enemies, during times of war or when an enemy country may take an offensive action against the United States.
Trump has said the law is an example of a time when laws were stronger and more effective, stressing that using it to deal with what he sees as "immigrant criminal networks" is a necessary measure. However, legal experts question the law's use in peacetime, noting that it was designed for wartime situations and has a history of being used in World War II to imprison foreign nationals, including Japanese.
Another law being considered is that of 1873, which prohibits sending "indecent" material through the mail. This law, which has been called by critics a "law from the dead," could be used to stop abortion pills from being sent through the mail.
Another initiative discussed is the use of the military to enforce deportations of illegal immigrants. Trump has suggested he will use the Suppression of Insurrection Act of 1807, which allows the use of military force on US soil in times of crisis. This act has been used before in history, for example, during the riots in Los Angeles in 1992, and it is an opportunity that Trump can use to strengthen his immigration policy.
Apart from these, another hot area for Trump is the issue of citizenship by birth, known as the citizenship guaranteed by the 14th amendment. Trump has repeatedly criticized this practice and is committed to changing it. According to him, many foreigners, including those who come to the US through tourism, can misuse this law to gain US citizenship for their children. Meanwhile, some of his allies are considering revoking the passports of children born to unauthorized parents, a move that could trigger a wave of lawsuits in the courts.
Legal experts are divided on whether these laws can be used successfully, given their history and original meaning. It remains to be seen how the Supreme Court will react and how these measures will affect the domestic and foreign policy of the Trump administration. (A2 Televizion)
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