Alien Terrorist Removal Court

The Alien Terrorist Removal Court, which had remained unused for thirty years, heard its first case. The Just Security Podcast episode discusses the court's purpose, its historical inactivity, and the implications of the first case for due process and the immigration system.

The Trump administration activated a long-dormant court to seek the deportation of Nazira Haji Zada, an Afghan woman accused of supporting Islamic State, sparking constitutional rights concerns. A defense lawyer argued the court's use violates due process, while the judge acknowledged the lack of clear legal precedents for the case.

The Trump administration activated a long-dormant Alien Terrorist Removal Court to seek the deportation of Afghan woman Nazira Haji Zada. Defense lawyer Matthew Farley argued the court's use violates constitutional rights, but Judge Joan Ericksen denied requests to dismiss the case. Zada is linked to relatives involved in the 2024 Election Day plot, according to court filings.

The Trump administration activated a 30-year-old dormant court to seek the deportation of Afghan woman Nazira Haji Zada, with her defense lawyer arguing the process violates constitutional rights. The court, which handles cases involving 'alien terrorists,' denied a request to dismiss the case but allowed it to be renewed. FBI claims allege she supported an Islamic State plot and had her children pledge loyalty to the group.

The Trump administration activated a long-dormant Alien Terrorist Removal Court to seek the deportation of Afghan woman Nazira Haji Zada, whose son and son-in-law were convicted in the 2024 Election Day plot. Defense lawyer Matthew Farley argued the court's use violates constitutional rights, but Judge Joan Ericksen denied requests to dismiss the case. FBI claims she supported an ISIS-inspired attack and had her children pledge loyalty to the group.

The Trump administration is using the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, dormant since its 1996 creation, to seek deportation of Nazira Haji Zada, an Afghan woman accused of aiding an Islamic State-inspired terror plot. The case involves family members convicted in Oklahoma for a 2024 Election Day plot, with Haji Zada alleged to have supported their efforts.

The Trump administration is using the Alien Terrorist Removal Court for the first time since its 1996 creation to seek the deportation of Nazira Haji Zada, an Afghan woman accused of aiding an Islamic State-inspired terror plot in the U.S. She is linked to family members convicted in Oklahoma for a 2024 Election Day attack plot.

The US is seeking deportation of Afghan woman Nazira Haji Zada through the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, alleging she supported an Islamic State-inspired plot. The court, dormant for 30 years, is being used by the Trump administration for the first time. Nazira is linked to two Afghan men convicted in Oklahoma for a 2024 Election Day terror plot.

The US is using the dormant Alien Terrorist Removal Court, established in 1996, to seek the deportation of Nazira Haji Zada, an Afghan woman accused of supporting an Islamic State-inspired plot. Court records link her to relatives convicted in the 2024 Election Day plot and allege she influenced her children to pledge loyalty to ISIS.

An Afghan woman accused of supporting an Islamic State-inspired plot in the U.S. is facing deportation through a previously unused court established in 1996. The Alien Terrorist Removal Court is set to hold a hearing for Nazira Haji Zada, linked to relatives convicted in an Oklahoma case involving an election-day attack plot.

The Department of Justice filed its first application to activate the Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC), a specialized federal court established in 1996 for cases involving 'alien terrorists.' The ATRC requires secret consideration of applications and public hearings if approved, with potential appeals to the D.C. Circuit. While the DOJ's motives are questioned due to past policies, the ATRC's activation could improve due process for noncitizens and highlight the need for immigration reform.

The Trump administration is using the long-dormant Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC) to pursue deportation of an unnamed immigrant suspected of terrorism, marking the first application in the court's 30-year history. The move follows a suggestion by Judge James Boasberg, who highlighted the ATRC as an alternative to the Alien Enemies Act during a prior legal dispute over deportation methods.

The Trump administration is attempting to deport an illegal immigrant suspected of terrorism through the Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC), a rarely used court established in 1996 that has never processed a case. The Justice Department filed its first application for a removal order with the ATRC in July, citing a law allowing deportations based on sealed classified evidence, following a suggestion by Judge James Boasberg in a prior case involving the Alien Enemies Act.

Maine Democrats are rallying around Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in a Senate race after several candidates dropped out. The Trump administration filed a petition with the Alien Terrorist Removal Court to seek the deportation of an individual.

Maine Democrats are rallying around Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in a Senate race. The Trump administration filed a petition with the Alien Terrorist Removal Court to deport an unnamed individual.

The Trump administration filed the first-ever petition to the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a dormant court established in 1996, to seek the removal of an individual whose name is withheld in the document. The Justice Department initiated the process through a single-page application posted on the court’s website.

The Justice Department is using the Alien Terrorist Removal Court for the first time to pursue deportation of an unnamed noncitizen linked to terrorism, leveraging a 1996 law that allows secret evidence. The court requires a two-stage process with limited public access to classified information, and its use could expand Trump's deportation agenda.

The Trump administration filed the first-ever petition to the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a dormant court established in 1996, to seek deportation of an individual classified as an 'alien terrorist.' The court requested additional information from the Justice Department to assess the government's claims.

The Justice Department has filed the first petition to the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a dormant court established in 1996 to handle deportations of 'alien terrorists.' The court requested additional information from the government before proceeding, and the Trump administration has pursued aggressive deportation measures, including invoking the Alien Enemies Act.

The Justice Department filed its first petition with the dormant Alien Terrorist Removal Court, established in 1996, to deport an unnamed individual deemed an 'alien terrorist.' The court requested additional information from the government, questioning the connection between the individual's actions and the legal criteria for deportation. The court's activation aligns with broader administrative efforts to enforce deportation policies under national security grounds.