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Afghan woman in Texas dubbed an "alien terrorist" is deported in DOJ's first case using obscure court
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Nazira Haji Zada, an Afghan permanent resident in Texas, has been deported after the Justice Department labeled her an "alien terrorist," marking the first case of its kind in the Alien Terrorist Removal Court.
- Haji Zada chose to leave the U.S. rather than continue contesting her deportation, which was based on classified evidence she could not fully access or challenge due to national security protocols.
- The Justice Department alleges she supported her son and son-in-law’s ISIS-inspired plot for a mass shooting on Election Day 2024 and attempted to radicalize her children.
- Despite never being criminally charged, Haji Zada conceded her status as an alien terrorist and waived her right to appeal, leading to her removal from the U.S.
- Attorney General Todd Blanche hailed the case as a national security victory, emphasizing the government’s commitment to using all legal tools to remove those who support terrorism.
