An Afghan woman became the first person facing deportation under the Trump administration's recent activation of a dormant immigration court, with a federal judge refusing to dismiss her case. The case signals enforcement of stricter deportation policies under the new administration.
The Trump administration is using a dormant deportation court to pursue the first case against an Afghan woman accused of supporting an Islamic State-inspired attack planned for the 2024 U.S. Election Day. The case marks a notable shift in how the government is handling terrorism-related immigration proceedings.