DOJ Deports Afghan Woman Accused of Supporting ISIS-Inspired Election Day Mass Shooting Plot

An Afghan woman accused of supporting an ISIS-inspired mass shooting on Election Day 2024 has been deported back to her home country in the first successful use of a specialized federal court established for removing alien terrorists. The deportation marks a significant milestone for the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, which was created to handle cases involving individuals deemed a threat to national security. The woman's removal follows an ISIS plot that was uncovered by law enforcement agencies. Her case was one of the first to be heard in the newly established court.