Justice Department Activates Alien Terrorist Removal Court
The Department of Justice initiated proceedings in the Alien Terrorist Removal Court this past Wednesday. This action marks the first time the court, created in 1996, has received a petition.
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The Department of Justice commenced its first action in the Alien Terrorist Removal Court on Wednesday. Congress established this specialized tribunal in 1996. The court had not received a petition since its inception until this week's filing.
The Alien Terrorist Removal Court operates under a framework outlined by federal legislation. Its purpose involves adjudicating specific cases related to individuals deemed alien terrorists. Prior to this week, the court's functions remained dormant for over two decades.
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