President Donald Trump has invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to facilitate the detention and deportation of Venezuelan migrants suspected of being linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, which he describes as an "invasion" or "predatory incursion." This decision, despite a federal judge's temporary limitation on the act's use, underscores the president's view of the gang as a significant national security threat due to their alleged involvement in drug trafficking and "irregular warfare." The move has sparked discussions about the historical and modern implications of using such a law, with potential impacts on U.S.-Venezuelan relations and the broader immigration and national security discourse.