AG James released the following statement after President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act:

“Invoking the Alien Enemies Act, an extraordinary wartime power with a shameful history, to arbitrarily detain and deport immigrants is bigoted, dangerous, and profoundly unjust. This nation is built on the hard work and determination of generations of immigrants, who work each and every day to serve our communities. We must respect their fundamental rights and dignity. The Trump administration’s attacks on immigrants are causing fear and chaos, devastating families, and hurting local economies. My office will continue to use every tool at our disposal to fight back and protect the rights of immigrants in New York and across our country.”