Maine Democrats rally around Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in crucial Senate race – US politics live
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Maine Democrats are rallying around former state legislator Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in a crucial Senate race, following several appointments dropping out. Concurrently, the Trump administration has filed the first-ever petition to the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a dormant body created in 1996, to deport an unnamed individual alleged to be an alien terrorist. The filing marks the first use of the court since its establishment.
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First petition filed to the ATRC since its creation in 1996
The US justice department filed an application seeking removal of an individual whose name is withheld.
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Several appointments dropped out over the weekend, strengthening Troy Jackson's position.
The Guardian- First petition filed to the ATRC since its creation in 1996
- Court was dormant for 30 years
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Loaded language removed<p>Former state legislator in strong position to become Democratic candidate after several appointments drop out over the weekend </p><p>In other news, the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/trump-administration">Trump administration</a> has filed a first-ever petition to a secretive and dormant court created 30 years ago to consider government requests to deport so-called “alien…
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Several appointments dropped out over the weekend, strengthening Troy Jackson's position.
The GuardianThe Alien Terrorist Removal Court was created in 1996.
The GuardianThe court had never received a petition until Wednesday, July 20, 2026.
The GuardianThe US justice department filed an application seeking removal of an individual whose name is withheld.
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