Trump has activated a secretive court for deporting ‘alien terrorists.’ Here’s what to know
A little-known court tasked with handling highly sensitive deportation cases against alleged alien terrorists has laid dormant since its 1996 creation, lacking even a website for tracking any proceedings before it.
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The story so far
2 developments- Jul 19Non-Stop Deportations: Trump Activates Secret Deportation Court Authorized 30 Years Ago But Never Used Until Now
- Jul 21Trump has activated a secretive court for deporting ‘alien terrorists.’ Here’s what to know
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Quiet for 70 daysLast development · Jul 21 — Trump has activated a secretive court for deporting ‘alien terrorists.’ Here’s what to know
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How each side is putting it
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2 viewpointsThe Trump Administration Is Trying to Revive a “Zombie” Deportation Court
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2 viewpointsRan by 2 outlets· KEYT Santa Barbara, ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
Ran by 6 outlets· KVIA El Paso, KESQ Palm Springs, +4 more
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3 viewpointsNon-Stop Deportations: Trump Activates Secret Deportation Court Authorized 30 Years Ago But Never Used Until Now