A green card holder was removed to Afghanistan without a public trial. The Justice Department secured a deportation order in a secretive court in September 2026. The case marks the first use of the Alien Terrorist Removal Court against a legal US resident. Permanent residents now face a deportation pathway that bypasses normal immigration proceedings.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Can a green card holder be deported without a public trial?
- A: Yes. In this case, deportation was ordered by the secretive Alien Terrorist Removal Court, which bypasses normal immigration proceedings.
- Q: What is the Alien Terrorist Removal Court?
- A: It is a secretive US court used for terrorism-related deportations. This is the first time it was used against a legal US resident.
- Q: Where was the green card holder deported to?
- A: The permanent resident was removed to Afghanistan without a public trial.