July 7, 2026

Lawsuit Claims Trump Administration Shared Asylum Seekers' Information with Iran, Endangering Lives

The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund's lawsuit alleges the Trump administration shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, endangering their lives.
Details included sensitive asylum application information, risking persecution, torture, and death for those deported or identified to Iranian authorities.
The suit seeks to block further disclosures and appoint a special master to oversee the files of Iranian detainees, highlighting the ongoing risks amid U.S.-Iran relations.