The John Roberts-Picked 'Alien Terrorist' Court Explained
Summary
The Trump administration has used a special court, called the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, for the first time to try to deport Nazira Haji Zada, an Afghan woman living legally in the U.S. The government accuses her of helping an ISIS-linked terrorism plan involving her family, using secret evidence that is not fully shared with her.Key Facts
- The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was created in 1996 but never used until now.
- The court has five judges chosen by Chief Justice John Roberts and handles cases with secret national security evidence.
- Nazira Haji Zada is a lawful permanent resident who came to the U.S. in 2018 with her husband.
- The Justice Department filed the first case in this court on July 15, 2026, seeking to deport Haji Zada.
- The FBI says Haji Zada supported ISIS and was involved in a terror plot with her son and son-in-law.
- Her son and son-in-law were arrested in 2024 for allegedly trying to buy weapons for an attack on Election Day.
- The case allows the government to withhold some sensitive evidence from Haji Zada while still moving forward with deportation.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche approved the request to activate this court for the case.
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