Justice Department activates untested court for 'alien terrorist' deportations
Summary
The Justice Department under President Trump has filed the first-ever petition in a secret court created in 1996 to deport suspected "alien terrorists" from the U.S. This court, which had never before been used, held a hearing and asked the government for more information to support its case.Key Facts
- The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was created in 1996 but had never received a petition until now.
- The Justice Department filed the first petition to deport an individual suspected of being an "alien terrorist."
- The court has five judges appointed by Chief Justice John Roberts.
- The court held a hearing and requested additional evidence from the government.
- The law allows the government to deport foreign nationals involved in terrorism or linked to groups encouraging terrorism.
- The petition process requires approval from the attorney general or deputy attorney general.
- President Trump’s administration has stepped up deportations, including using old laws to remove migrants suspected of terrorism.
- The court aims to provide a legal forum for national security-related deportation cases.
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