Trump admin invokes 30-year dormant terror court to deport Afghan woman tied to Election Day plot
The Trump administration is seeking to use a 30-year dormant federal court to deport an Afghan woman tied to Election Day plot allegations, marking its first use of the specialized court since its creation in 1996.
The Trump administration is using a specialized federal terror court for the first time in 30 years as it seeks to deport an Afghan woman accused of aiding an ISIS plot on Election Day, marking a rare and unusual application of the dormant court's powers. The woman, who was arrested last year, is facing deportation proceedings despite having fled Afghanistan after her arrest, citing fear of persecution under the Taliban regime. The court's use in this case has raised questions about its intended purpose and whether it will be used more broadly to target Muslims or immigrants. The move has also drawn criticism from civil liberties groups and lawmakers who argue that it could set a precedent for aggressive immigration enforcement.
