Joan Ericksen
Coverage of Joan Ericksen in the Nexus archive.
- Long-dormant court holds its first public hearing as the US seeks to deport an Afghan woman
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.
- Long-dormant court holds fits first public hearing as the US seeks to deport an Afghan woman
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.
- Long-dormant court holds fits first public hearing as the US seeks to deport an Afghan woman
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.
- Long-dormant court holds fits first public hearing as the US seeks to deport an Afghan woman
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.
- Justice Department activates untested court for ‘alien terrorist’ deportations
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.
- Justice Department activates untested court for 'alien terrorist' deportations
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.
- Justice Department activates untested court for 'alien terrorist' deportations
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.