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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedJuly 30, 2026Miami-Dade

U.S. Uses Rare Court to Seek Deportation of Afghan Woman

The Trump administration is utilizing a specialized, long-dormant court to pursue the deportation of an Afghan woman accused of supporting an Islamic State-inspired plot in the United States. This marks the first time in 30 years that this specific legal mechanism has been employed for such a case.

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Why It Matters

The use of this specific court changes the legal process for deportation proceedings involving national security allegations, potentially bypassing standard immigration court procedures for the individual involved.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. government is using a specialized court that has been dormant for 30 years to seek deportation.
  • The individual facing deportation is an Afghan woman.
  • The woman is accused of supporting an Islamic State-inspired plot within the United States.
  • This is the first instance of this specific court being used for deportation proceedings in three decades.
  • The information was confirmed via court records filed on Wednesday.

Who's Mentioned

personNazira Haji Zada“Resident of Fort Worth, Texas, accused of supporting an ISIS-inspired plot.”organizationIslamic State“The group associated with the alleged terror plot.”personAbdullah Haji Zada“Son of Nazira, convicted in an Election Day plot.”organizationFBI“Investigative agency that provided information on the case.”organizationTrump administration“The executive branch administration initiating the deportation proceedings.”organizationAlien Terrorist Removal Court“A specialized federal court established in 1996 that is hearing its first case.”personNasir Ahmad Tawhedi“Son-in-law of Nazira, convicted of conspiring to provide material support to ISI”personTodd Blanche“Acting Attorney General.”locationWashington“The location where the report originated.”