What is the Alien Terrorist Removal Court?

A special federal court created 30 years ago to quickly deport non‑citizens suspected of terrorism.

Why is the woman being targeted for deportation?

The government says she aided her sons, who were convicted in a terror plot, though she herself faces no criminal charges.

What do her lawyers argue?

They say the deportation violates her right to due process.

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DOJ Seeks to Use Secretive Court to Deport Mother of Convicted ISIS Supporter

First publishedJul 30, 01:44 UTC

Last updatedJul 31, 00:06 UTC · 36m ago

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Answer

The Justice Department headquarters in Washington last month.

Reported by 9 outlets — NYT US, ABC News, CBS News, Al Jazeera, The Hill, and 2 more. See all sources ↓

The Justice Department is trying to deport an Afghan woman using a secret court that has not been used for 30 years. The woman, Nazira Haji Zada, lives in Texas and is accused of helping her sons, who were convicted for an ISIS‑inspired plot. She has not been charged with any crime herself. A hearing is set for Thursday in Washington, D.C.

Why it matters

This case tests the government’s power to remove non‑citizens without a criminal trial. It raises concerns about due process and the use of secret courts.

In brief

What is the Alien Terrorist Removal Court?: A special federal court created 30 years ago to quickly deport non‑citizens suspected of terrorism.
Why is the woman being targeted for deportation?: The government says she aided her sons, who were convicted in a terror plot, though she herself faces no criminal charges.
What do her lawyers argue?: They say the deportation violates her right to due process.

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Some outlets stress the Trump administration’s role in activating the dormant court, while others focus on the woman’s lack of criminal charges and the due‑process concerns raised by her lawyer.

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Emphasis on Trump administration invoking the court.
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Fox News LatestJul 30, 04:29frames as Trump admin using dormant court
Seattle TimesJul 30, 17:05highlights Trump administration’s activation
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Focus on due‑process rights violation claim.
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CBS NewsJul 30, 19:06reports lawyer argues due process violation
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Stresses that she faces no criminal charges.
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Al JazeeraJul 30, 23:14notes she faces no criminal charges
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Links her to the Election Day 2024 terror plot.
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Fox News LatestJul 30, 04:29connects her to Election Day plot
Seattle TimesJul 30, 17:05mentions Election Day 2024 attack

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