A woman with lawful-permanent-resident status faced deportation to Afghanistan after admitting to being an ‘alien terrorist’ in a clandestine federal court. This court was created thirty years ago, but it conducted its inaugural hearing this year, according to court documents.
The woman, Nazira Haji Zada, was deported following the decision. The case highlights the unique nature of a court that had remained dormant for decades, only to become active now. Details surrounding the court’s establishment have largely remained under wraps, contributing to the secrecy of the proceedings.
Outside the federal courthouse in Washington, D.C., there was little public awareness of this significant development. The case’s confidential nature underscores the challenges in transparency when dealing with issues of national security and individual rights.