DOJ asked a secret immigration court for its first removal order
The Justice Department is trying to use the Alien Terrorist Removal Court for the first time, and the court ordered DOJ to supplement its request by July 22 before deciding whether the sealed process can proceed. (sources: www.cbsnews.com, www.justice.gov, apnews.com)
The Department of Homeland Security has asked a secretive immigration court to deport a man to Lebanon due to alleged ties to Hezbollah. This represents the first use of this court for a removal order.
- The Department of Homeland Security is seeking to deport a Lebanese man.
- The man is alleged to have connections with Hezbollah.
- This is the first time the secret immigration court has been utilized for a removal order.
Why it matters
The case could set a precedent for the use of secret immigration courts in the United States.
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