Topic: Alien Enemies Act

2 chapters across the catalog

Rage Quit
Episode 1764 3:11:11 - 3:14:25

1764: Rage Quit

Alien Enemies Act and Nintendo Switch 2 Licensing

A federal judge in Pennsylvania ruled that the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 can be used to deport migrants with suspected gang ties. Separately, concerns were raised about the Nintendo Switch 2's user agreement, which reportedly allows the company to remotely deactivate consoles. This reflects a broader trend in "licensing" where consumers no longer truly own hardware or software, a model also associated with Tesla's vehicle systems.

AG Barbie
Episode 1756 1:35:14 - 1:37:55

1756: AG Barbie

James Boasberg, Criminal Contempt, Venezuelan Migrants

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled that the Trump administration is in criminal contempt for failing to turn back two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador. The administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport the individuals without hearings. Boasberg has ordered the government to either return the men to the U.S. or identify the officials who ignored his judicial order.