Trump's deportation lies are nothing new: Remember Bush, WMD and Iraq?

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1. Enemy Combatants and The PATRIOT Act. Oh yeah, I remember that.

An "enemy combatant" is a term used to describe individuals who actively engage in hostilities against a state during an armed conflict, whether they are part of a recognized military force or not. This term gained prominence during the "War on Terror" and has been used to justify the detention of individuals without formal charges or trials. The legal status of enemy combatants has been a subject of debate, with some arguing that it violates international law and the rights of individuals.

Definition:
An enemy combatant is someone who actively participates in hostilities against a state, either as a member of the armed forces of a state at war or as a member of a non-state armed group.

Context:
The term gained prominence during the Bush administration's "War on Terror," particularly in the context of detaining individuals at Guantanamo Bay.

Controversy:
The use of the term "enemy combatant" has been controversial, with critics arguing that it allows for the violation of international law, due process, and basic rights of individuals.

Legal Challenges:
The legal status of enemy combatants has been challenged in courts, leading to rulings on the rights of detainees and the government's authority to detain them.

Evolution of the term:
The Obama administration later announced that the term "enemy combatant" would no longer be used to describe detainees at Guantanamo, though they continued to be held under other legal authority.

Current Use:
While the term has been less prominent in recent years, the concept of "enemy combatant" continues to be a topic of legal and political debate, particularly in discussions about detention and national security.