Trump administration appeals to never-before-used court for deportation
Summary
President Donald Trump’s administration used a special court called the Alien Terrorist Removal Court for the first time to try to deport a permanent resident accused of helping her sons plan a violent attack. The case involves classified evidence and focuses on civil immigration law, not criminal charges against the woman.Key Facts
- The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was created in 1996 but never used until now.
- The court is meant to remove foreign nationals accused of terrorism.
- The Trump administration accuses Nazira Haji Zada of supporting her sons’ planned attack on election day 2024.
- Her sons, Tawhedi and Abdullah, pleaded guilty and were arrested before the attack happened.
- No criminal charges have been filed against Nazira herself.
- The government’s case includes classified information that cannot be made public.
- Nazira’s lawyer says the administration is bypassing normal legal protections and violating due process.
- The court ruled the case is civil, related to immigration law, not a criminal trial.
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