Alien Terrorist Removal Court deports legal US resident to Afghanistan in first-ever case

Sep 12, 2026 · Ava Berger

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FILE - The U.S. Department of Justice logo is seen on a podium before a news conference, May 4, 2026, in Washington.

Nazira Haji Zada, a lawful permanent resident, conceded to being an "alien terrorist." It marks the first case in the Alien Terrorist Removal Court.

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