Secretive terrorist removal court set for first hearing in Afghan woman’s case
- Posted on July 30, 2026
- By CNN
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The Trump administration is utilizing an unprecedented classified deportation tribunal to adjudicate terrorism-related cases, with its inaugural hearing focusing on an Afghan resident accused of supporting ISIS. The Department of Justice contends that the Texas woman, mother of a convicted extremist, poses a national security threat. This landmark proceeding marks the first application of this covert legal mechanism designed to expedite removal proceedings against foreign nationals suspected of terrorist affiliations, raising significant questions about due process and transparency in national security litigation.
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