Long-Dormant Court Holds First Public Hearing in Afghan Woman's Deportation Case
The Trump administration has activated a long-dormant court to seek the deportation of Nazira Haji Zada, an Afghan woman alleged to be an Islamic State supporter. This marks the first case heard by the Alien Terrorist Removal Court since its creation 30 years ago. Defense lawyer Matthew Farley argued that the activation of this court violates Zada's constitutional rights, urging the dismissal of the case. The court, established in 1996, had never received a petition until the Justice Department filed an application for Zada's removal. The case is part of President Trump's aggressive deportation campaign, which has led to numerous immigration proceedings. 
