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NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsJuly 30, 2026Miami-Dade

U.S. Uses Rarely Used Court to Seek Deportation of Afghan Woman

The Trump administration is utilizing a court that has been inactive for 30 years to pursue the deportation of an Afghan woman. She is accused of providing support for an Islamic State-inspired plot within the United States.

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Why It Matters

The use of this establishes a new legal pathway for the federal government to deport individuals accused of national security threats outside of standard immigration court proceedings.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. government is using a court that has been dormant for 30 years to seek a deportation.
  • The subject of the deportation is an Afghan woman.
  • The woman is accused of supporting an Islamic State-inspired plot in the U.S.
  • This is the first instance of the Trump administration utilizing this specific court for deportation purposes.

Who's Mentioned

personNazira Haji Zada“Afghan woman from Fort Worth, Texas, facing deportation proceedings.”organizationIslamic State“The group associated with the alleged plot.”personAbdullah Haji Zada“Son of Nazira, convicted in an Election Day plot, sentenced to 15 years.”organizationFBI“Investigative agency that provided information regarding the allegations.”organizationTrump administration“The executive branch entity initiating the deportation proceedings.”organizationAlien Terrorist Removal Court“Specialized court established in 1996, used for the first time this month.”personNasir Ahmad Tawhedi“Son-in-law of Nazira, pleaded guilty to providing material support to ISIS.”personTodd Blanche“Acting Attorney General.”organizationDepartment of Justice“The agency filing the deportation petition.”