Global Politics Report Editorial
Alien Terrorist Removal Court deports legal US resident to Afghanistan in first-ever case
Nazira Haji Zada, a lawful permanent resident, conceded to being an "alien terrorist." It marks the first case in the Alien Terrorist Removal Court.
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Source: NPR Politics
Politics desk: Court
Published: Sep. 12, 2026 at 02:29 PM ET
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