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First Ever Petition to Alien Terrorist Court | Lafayette Louisiana News
The Justice Department just revived a 30-year-dormant court by filing its first-ever petition under the Alien Terrorist Removal Court — a move that could reshape how the U.S. handles high-stakes deportation cases tied to national security. Secretly filed and sealed, the petition targets an unnamed individual, with the court demanding more details before proceeding. Established in 1996 to tackle “alien terrorists,” the court — staffed by five judges appointed by the Chief Justice — is now being used for the first time, aligning with the administration’s hardline deportation stance and echoing…
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