No, we're not in a state of war in Venezuela. Okay. The Supreme Court has described the Alien Enemies act as a wartime power. Our Supreme Court. And Before now, the Alien Enemies act was only invoked during The War of 1812, World War I, World War II. when it was used to intern thousands of innocent civilians. Are you really arguing that the president should be able to wield an internment law? (1:56:07–1:56:14)
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