Lawyers and activists are calling for the return of migrants who were deported under the little-known Wartime Act, which allows for the deportation of non-citizens during times of war. The act was originally enacted during World War II and has been used sporadically since then, most recently during the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration.
The Wartime Act allows the government to deport non-citizens who are deemed to be a threat to national security during times of war. However, critics argue that the act is overly broad and has been used to target innocent individuals who pose no real threat to the country.
One such case is that of Maria, a mother of three who was deported under the Wartime Act in 2018. Maria had lived in the United States for over 20 years and had no criminal record, but was deported after being falsely accused of having ties to a terrorist organization. Her case is just one of many where individuals have been targeted and deported under the Wartime Act without due process or sufficient evidence.
Lawyers and activists are now working to bring these individuals back to the United States and reunite them with their families. They argue that the deportations were unjust and that these individuals deserve a chance to have their cases reviewed and potentially overturned.
In a statement, Maria’s lawyer stated, “The Wartime Act has been used as a tool to unfairly target and deport individuals who have done nothing wrong. It is time for these unjust deportations to be reversed and for these individuals to be given a fair chance to prove their innocence.”
The push to bring back deported migrants is gaining momentum, with several advocacy groups and legal organizations joining the effort. They are calling on the Biden administration to take action and review the cases of those who were deported under the Wartime Act.
As the fight for justice continues, the hopes of many deported migrants and their families rest on the shoulders of lawyers and activists who are working tirelessly to right the wrongs of the past. Only time will tell if their efforts will be successful in bringing these individuals back to the United States and reuniting them with their loved ones.
