Nazira Haji Zada of Fort Worth became the first person to appear before the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, created in 1996 but never previously used. The Justice Department alleges she supported an ISIS-inspired Election Day attack plot involving her son and son-in-law; her lawyers call the process unconstitutional.
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UEFA says European national teams will boycott FIFA competitions unless FIFA abandons a plan to sell a minority stake in the commercial side of the World Cup and other tournaments. FIFA says the proposed $20 billion company would help fund global soccer development while leaving governance in its hands.
Ceuta’s leader says the Spanish enclave is facing a humanitarian and social emergency after hundreds of migrants crossed from Morocco by sea and land. Madrid has promised additional resources, while the interior minister is expected to visit Friday.
Colin Gray was sentenced to 15 years in prison for giving his teenage son the rifle used in the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting. Victims’ families said the attack was preventable, while prosecutors argued Gray ignored clear warning signs.
The Justice Department’s first use of the Alien Terrorist Removal Court is drawing a constitutional challenge from Nazira Haji Zada, a lawful permanent resident accused of supporting ISIS. Her lawyer says the secretive process violates due process, while prosecutors allege she helped radicalize relatives involved in a 2024 election-related plot.
The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% but said it could raise them if the Iran war keeps energy prices high. Governor Andrew Bailey stressed the Bank is not currently steering markets toward a hike.
The U.S. economy grew at a 1.5% annual rate in the second quarter, below forecasts, as the Iran war, higher energy prices and rising imports weighed on output. Inflation eased in June but remained above the Federal Reserve’s target, while consumer spending stayed solid.
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is under investigation after Police Chief Axel Henry filed a sexual harassment complaint alleging inappropriate messages to city employees. Her said she is cooperating and acknowledged that some attempts at humor fell short of her standards.