DOJ uses ‘alien terrorist’ deportation court for first time in history

Published July 18, 2026 12:00pm ET | Updated July 18, 2026 12:00pm ET



The Department of Justice has submitted its first-ever application to the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a never-before-used court established three decades ago.

The application, filed July 15, was submitted with little public notice. Its contents remain sealed, and an accompanying cover sheet indicates the filing contains classified information.

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