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First Use of Alien Terrorist Removal Court Deports Afghan Woman After Election Day Plot Allegations
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In Short: Nazira Haji Zada, 47, was deported to Afghanistan after admitting to being an 'alien terrorist' in the U.S., marking the first successful use of a specialized federal court established to prevent such threats.
The first use of the Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC) has seen the deportation of Nazira Haji Zada, 47, to Afghanistan after she admitted to being an 'alien terrorist' and waving an appeal, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Attorney General Todd Blanche stated, 'This landmark case, resulting in the prompt removal of this alien terrorist to her country of origin, is a win for national security and the rule of law.
Zada, a lawful permanent resident in Fort Worth, Texas, was previously issued an order of removal on August 20 and is not allowed back in the U.S. again.
Defense lawyers criticized the process, stating, 'Dragging lawful permanent residents into court but refusing to show them or their attorneys the evidence that will be used against them is a plain violation of due process.
The case highlights the Justice Department's efforts to prevent tragedies like the alleged ISIS-inspired mass shooting on Election Day 2024, with Zada's son and son-in-law also convicted for their roles in the plot.
What's still developing
- "Those who support and condone terrorism should not be living in the United States, and this first-ever case before the ATRC shows how the [DOJ] will use every tool at its disposal to protect our country." Zada’s son and son-in-law, Abdullah Haji Zada and Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, were previously convicted for their part in the alleged plot.
Sources
- Fox Newslink