Maddow criticizes Trump's Alien Enemies Act invocation

Rachel Maddow expressed confusion and frustration over President Trump’s recent use of the Alien Enemies Act from 1798. This act allows the president to deport or jail individuals during wartime. Maddow noted that the Trump administration put many people on planes for deportation without any legal process after the proclamation. A federal judge has blocked this deportation action, creating questions about why the proclamation was signed late at night. Maddow showed a clip of Trump claiming he did not sign the invocation, despite it having his signature. She highlighted the confusion this caused, joking about whether Trump remembered signing it. Maddow pointed out that Trump's denial complicates the legal situation surrounding the deportations. The ACLU has raised concerns about the legal basis for these actions. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has invoked the State Secrets Privilege, which means they do not need to share details about the deportation flights due to national security reasons. Overall, Maddow described the situation as increasingly surreal, starting from an already chaotic premise. She encouraged viewers to watch the full segment for more context.