Afghan Woman Deported from US in Secret Terror Court Case
· World · Hindustan Times, NDTV
Nazira Haji Zada, a 47-year-old Afghan woman, has been deported from the US following proceedings in the Alien Terrorist Removal Court. This marks the first time the secret court has been used in nearly three decades. The Justice Department accused Haji Zada of supporting an Islamic State-inspired plot, which was previously thwarted before the 2024 US Election Day. Her defense attorneys challenged the court's constitutionality, arguing that the lack of transparency regarding evidence violates due process. The judge's removal order remained under seal until she arrived in Afghanistan.
Why it matters
The use of the long-dormant Alien Terrorist Removal Court sets a precedent for how the US government may handle future deportation cases involving national security threats.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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