Justice Department activates untested court for 'alien terrorist' deportations

The Justice Department filed its first petition with the dormant Alien Terrorist Removal Court, established in 1996, to deport an unnamed individual deemed an 'alien terrorist.' The court requested additional information from the government, questioning the connection between the individual's actions and the legal criteria for deportation. The court's activation aligns with broader administrative efforts to enforce deportation policies under national security grounds.