Justice Department Uses 1996 Alien Terrorist Removal Court for First Time
The Justice Department is using a 1996 law, the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, for the first time to attempt to deport a Fort Worth woman, Nazira Haji Zada, who is accused of being involved in an Election Day terror plot.
Dallas Fort Worth, TX, July 30, 2026 —
In a significant legal development, the Justice Department has invoked a rarely used 1996 law to initiate deportation proceedings against a Fort Worth woman. This marks the first instance of the government utilizing the Alien Terrorist Removal Court in its efforts to deport Nazira Haji Zada, who is accused of involvement in a terror plot linked to an Election Day.
The specific details of the alleged terror plot and Ms. Haji Zada’s alleged role have not been fully disclosed. The use of the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, established under the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, signifies a potentially new avenue for the government in cases involving individuals deemed to be security threats.
Information regarding the timeline of the alleged plot or the date of Ms. Haji Zada’s arrival in the United States was not immediately available. The legal process through the Alien Terrorist Removal Court is separate from regular immigration court proceedings and is intended for cases where the Attorney General certifies that an alien is engaged in or likely to engage in terrorist activity.
Further details concerning the ongoing legal proceedings, including any charges filed beyond the accusation of involvement in a terror plot, were not provided. The outcome of this case and the subsequent use of this court by the Justice Department will be closely watched.
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