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

Why it matters locally: While the immediate impact of this lawsuit is national, New Jersey is home to a significant Iranian American population and a number of organizations that support immigrant and asylum seeker communities. Concerns about the confidentiality and safety of asylum seekers mentioned in this lawsuit could resonate within these communities across 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.