Justice Department deports Afghan permanent resident via terrorism court
The Justice Department announced the first-ever use of the Alien Terrorist Removal Court to deport Nazira Haji Zada, a 47-year-old permanent resident in Fort Worth. Prosecutors brought Zada before the court in a national security removal process that relies on classified evidence the accused cannot see. The department said it provided roughly half a terabyte of documents and that Zada, with her lawyers, conceded she is an alien terrorist and waived appeal. Defense lawyers said the court denies due process and argued the government lacked enough evidence for criminal charges, a claim that could drive future constitutional litigation.
Alien Terrorist Removal Court used for the first time to deport a resident
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The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was created in 1996 for cases with classified evidence. Prosecutors used it after related family members were convicted for an ISIS-inspired plot. The case could prompt court rulings on the court's…
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