Long-dormant court holds fits first public hearing as the US seeks to deport an Afghan woman
Summary
A special U.S. court, inactive for 30 years, has held its first public hearing to consider deporting an Afghan woman accused of supporting terrorism. Her lawyer argued the process violates her constitutional rights, but the judge denied a request to dismiss the case.Key Facts
- The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was created in 1996 and had never handled a case until now.
- The Justice Department filed to deport Nazira Haji Zada, an Afghan woman living in Texas.
- FBI agents arrested her at her home in Fort Worth on Tuesday.
- She is not charged with any crimes but is accused of supporting ISIS and encouraging her children’s loyalty to the group.
- Her son was convicted and sentenced to 15 years in prison for involvement in a 2024 Election Day plot.
- The court hearing is the first use of this court under President Donald Trump’s administration.
- The woman’s lawyer claims the court process violates her constitutional right to due process.
- Judge Joan Ericksen denied dismissal requests but said the defense can raise them again later.
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