As the Trump administration invokes the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan nationals, civil rights advocates raise alarms over due process violations and constitutional overreach. This deep dive examines the legal, historical, and moral implications of a troubling shift in immigration policy.

The Trump administration’s immigration practices, misuse of power, and erosion of civil liberties reflect a deeper shift toward authoritarianism. Personal stories, public resistance, and civic awakening signal a nation at a crossroads.

The first months of Donald Trump’s presidency revealed a chaotic, controversial style of governance that undermined democratic norms, judicial balance, and civil liberties. A historical perspective on what it meant—and what may come next.