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Afghan woman, lawful permanent resident, detained in first Alien Terrorist Removal Court case

Jul 30, 2026 · TX, Afghanistan

Nazira Haji Zada, an Afghan lawful permanent resident, was arrested in Texas and is the subject of the first-ever case brought in the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a specialized federal court created in 1996 but never used until now. The Trump administration is seeking to deport her, alleging she helped her son and son-in-law plan a mass casualty attack on behalf of ISIS during the 2024 election. Public defenders challenged the proceedings on due process grounds, though the judge allowed the case to proceed.

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