DOJ announces first use of Alien Terrorist Removal Court
DOJ says an August 20 removal order for Nazira Haji Zada was unsealed September 11 after her removal. It says Blanche certified the July 15 application, and that Zada, represented by counsel, conceded the statutory terrorism ground and waived appeal.
Response / context
The release includes statements by Blanche, Patel and Mullin. This concerns their agency roles, not allegations against them. The court order and independent defense response were not retrieved.
Dates and scope
Source publication: Sep 11, 2026 · time not supplied
Event or conduct: 2026-09-11. Today's announcement and reported unsealing; application July 15 and removal order August 20. Actual removal date not supplied.
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