In a scathing rebuke of former President Donald Trump's administration, a federal judge criticized the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport individuals on the basis of their nationality. The act, which dates back to 1798, allows the government to detain and deport non-citizens deemed to be enemies during times of war or national emergency.

The judge's comments come after a series of controversial deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, including the expulsion of individuals with ties to Nazi Germany. Critics argue that the act is being misused by the Trump administration to target individuals based on their national origin, rather than any legitimate threat to national security.

In response to the judge's comments, President Joe Biden's administration has vowed to review the use of the Alien Enemies Act and ensure that it is applied in a fair and constitutional manner. As the debate over immigration policy continues to heat up, the issue of how to properly handle potential threats from abroad remains a contentious one.