Nazira Haji Zada, a 47-year-old Afghan woman and U.S. permanent resident, is contesting the U.S. government's efforts to deport her based on allegations from the Justice Department that she is involved in terrorism-related activities. This case marks the first time the Alien Terrorist Removal Court has convened since its establishment in 1996.
The Justice Department filed a removal application against Haji Zada on July 15, 2026, alleging her involvement in a plot to support the Islamic State and disrupt the 2024 Election Day through a mass shooting. Haji Zada has not been charged with any crime and has no known criminal history. Her son and son-in-law were previously convicted for their roles in the alleged plot.
During a hearing on July 30, 2026, Haji Zada's attorney argued that the deportation process violates her due process rights, claiming it is unconstitutional. The court proceedings are conducted under a lower evidentiary standard than criminal cases, and Haji Zada is not permitted to review the classified evidence against her. The judge has yet to rule on whether the government must provide more details about the evidence.
The outcome of this case could set a precedent for how the Alien Terrorist Removal Court operates and how similar cases are handled in the future.
Left-leaning perspective
“The allegations in this case show the matriarch of an ISIS-sympathizing family aiding in a plot to launch a mass casualty attack on American voters on Election Day.”
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