Lawsuit Alleges U.S. Shared Asylum Seeker Data with Iran

Why it matters locally: New York City is a major port of entry and settlement for immigrants and asylum seekers, meaning any federal policy impacting the confidentiality of such individuals could have direct implications for those residing in or seeking refuge within the state.

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WASHINGTON – The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit stating that the United States government shared confidential immigration information with the Iranian government. The organization asserts this activity violates the confidentiality of asylum seekers. According to the Iranian American Legal Defense Fund, this information sharing endangers asylum seekers and their family members.