In a groundbreaking case, the U.S. Department of Justice has successfully deported an Afghan woman linked to an ISIS-inspired plot during the first-ever proceedings of the Alien Terrorist Removal Court. This secretive court, which had been dormant for many years, was activated to expedite the removal of individuals deemed as security threats. The woman’s deportation marks a significant legal milestone and has been described by officials as a pivotal use of a long-overlooked legal mechanism aimed at combating terrorism. The Trump administration hailed this move as a historic victory, underlining its commitment to national security while navigating the complex legal landscape surrounding such cases.