Key Facts

• Nazira Haji Zada was a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.
• She was accused of helping her son and son-in-law’s planned 2024 attack, which was stopped by authorities.
• The Alien Terrorist Removal Court is a special federal court rarely used until this case.
• The court used classified (secret) information to decide she was linked to terrorism.
• Zada accepted the terrorist label and did not challenge her deportation.
• Her lawyers had argued the government was hiding evidence and violating her rights.
• The Justice Department says this case helps protect national security and follows the law.
• The case involved information that could not be made public to protect intelligence sources and prevent future attacks.