Recognizing that members and affiliates of Tren de Aragua are alien enemies perpetrating an invasion of the United States and affirming that the President is exercising his constitutional authority to repel that invasion.
This resolution formally recognizes Tren de Aragua as a terrorist organization and declares its members and affiliates to be alien enemies who are perpetrating an invasion of the United States. It asserts that this invasion is occurring directly and potentially at the direction of a foreign government. The resolution aims to affirm the President's constitutional and legal authority to repel this invasion. Specifically, the resolution supports the President's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 , which grants authority to apprehend, restrain, secure, and remove such individuals. It highlights historical interpretations of the Act, suggesting "invasion" can include actions by non-state actors and "government" can refer to non-state organizations. The resolution cites recent presidential actions, including the designation of Tren de Aragua as a foreign terrorist organization and a proclamation invoking the Alien Enemies Act against them due to their hostile actions within the U.S.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Immigration
Recognizing that members and affiliates of Tren de Aragua are alien enemies perpetrating an invasion of the United States and affirming that the President is exercising his constitutional authority to repel that invasion.
USA119th CongressHRES-303| House
| Updated: 4/8/2025
This resolution formally recognizes Tren de Aragua as a terrorist organization and declares its members and affiliates to be alien enemies who are perpetrating an invasion of the United States. It asserts that this invasion is occurring directly and potentially at the direction of a foreign government. The resolution aims to affirm the President's constitutional and legal authority to repel this invasion. Specifically, the resolution supports the President's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 , which grants authority to apprehend, restrain, secure, and remove such individuals. It highlights historical interpretations of the Act, suggesting "invasion" can include actions by non-state actors and "government" can refer to non-state organizations. The resolution cites recent presidential actions, including the designation of Tren de Aragua as a foreign terrorist organization and a proclamation invoking the Alien Enemies Act against them due to their hostile actions within the U.S.