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Afghan woman dubbed an "alien terrorist" deported in obscure court's first case

  • The Justice Department used the Alien Terrorist Removal Court for the first time to remove a 47-year-old Afghan permanent resident, who chose to leave the U.S. rather than continue the secretive proceedings.
  • Authorities say she supported and tried to radicalize family members; two relatives were convicted in a 2024 ISIS-inspired Election Day mass‑shooting plot.
  • The case highlights the court’s classified-evidence rules, which prevent targets from reviewing or challenging much of the government’s proof.
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