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Justice Department brings first case in dormant Alien Terrorist Removal Court

Justice Department brings first case in dormant Alien Terrorist Removal Court

Summary

The U.S. Department of Justice has started its first case in a rarely used court designed to quickly remove noncitizens suspected of terrorism. The case involves Nazira Haji Zada, a woman from Afghanistan living in Texas, whose sons were convicted in Oklahoma related to terrorism.

Key Facts

  • The Department of Justice is using a special court called the Alien Terrorist Removal Court.
  • This court is rarely active and focuses on removing suspected terrorists who are not U.S. citizens.
  • Nazira Haji Zada is a 47-year-old Afghan woman living in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • The DOJ wants to remove her from the United States.
  • Her sons were convicted in Oklahoma for involvement in terrorism-related crimes.
  • The court process is designed to speed up removal of dangerous individuals.
  • This is the first case brought to this court in a long time.
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