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July 28, 2026
Justice Department Files First Case in Alien Terrorist Removal Court
- The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was established in 1996 but has never been used until now.
- The DOJ's application is classified, and details about the case remain undisclosed.
- A federal judge has requested more information from the DOJ to support its removal request.
2 Sources
- Can Trump use a 'zombie court' to deport suspected terrorists?Jul 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM · The Hill
- DOJ tests limits of secretive, never-before-used court to deport suspected terroristJul 28, 2026 at 8:04 PM · CBS News