Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC) Tracker

Interactive statutory analyzer and timeline for the secretive federal court established under Section 501 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (added by AEDPA of 1996). Dormant for 30 years until the landmark 2026 proceedings resulting in the deportation of a Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) to Afghanistan.

30-Year Statutory Timeline (1996 – 2026) 8 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq.

Click timeline markers or use quick scrub buttons to inspect landmark statutory triggers from creation through dormancy and the 2026 closed-door hearings.

TIMELINE JUMP:

September 2026: Nazira Haji Zada Deported to Afghanistan

Following a concession of alien terrorist designation and waiver of appeal to the D.C. Circuit, lawful permanent resident Nazira Haji Zada was ordered removed and deported to Afghanistan.

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Closed Docket Case Flow D3.js Force Simulation

Drag interactive nodes to visualize sequential statutory stages: Attorney General ex-parte filing, judge probable cause, closed classified sessions, and D.C. Circuit review.

Ex-Parte / Gov Initiation

ATRC Hearing & Evidence

Concession / Final Removal

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Case Title / Respondent

Immigration Status

Deportation Destination

Statutory Ground & Legislation

Constitutional Questions / Counsel Notes

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Source Grounding & Evidence: Case records and investigative report documented by The Washington Post (@washingtonpost). Statutory authorities: Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (AEDPA, Pub. L. 104-132), codified at 8 U.S.C. §§ 1531–1537 (Title V - Alien Terrorist Removal Procedures). Federal appellate jurisdiction restricted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.