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US deports Afghan woman in landmark terrorist removal case
The United States has deported an Afghan national in what authorities describe as the first enforcement action under a specialized terrorism removal court. The woman, who entered the country in 2018, conceded to terrorist designation and waived her right to appeal.
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The US Department of Justice announced the deportation of Nazira Haji Zada, marking the inaugural use of the Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC), a specialized judicial process established to expedite removal proceedings for non-citizens designated as terrorists. According to DOJ statements, Zada, who arrived in the United States in 2018, acknowledged her classification as an alien terrorist and chose not to contest the removal order. The case represents a significant application of legal mechanisms designed specifically to handle national security-related immigration matters. The ATRC process permits classified evidence to be presented in closed-door sessions, a procedure intended to protect sensitive information while maintaining judicial oversight. Officials have not disclosed detailed circumstances surrounding Zada's case or the specific grounds for her terrorist designation. The deportation comes as US authorities continue efforts to enforce immigration laws related to national security concerns, particularly regarding individuals with alleged connections to designated terrorist organizations or activities.