The Justice Department has marked the 9/11 anniversary by confirming the first-ever removal of an individual under the Alien Terrorist Removal Court process, despite the deportation having occurred last month. The case involves an Afghan woman who was previously living in Texas and is now the sole individual to undergo this legal procedure. Authorities highlighted the significance of the ruling in connection with national security measures. The development underscores a rare intersection of immigration enforcement and counterterrorism efforts.
The Justice Department on Friday noted the removal of an Afghan woman in the first-ever Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC) case, announcing the resolution on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, although the woman was deported last month. Nazira Haji Zada, a 47-year-old Afghan woman living in Fort Worth, Texas, was the first person to...