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

Why it matters locally: Texas, with its shared border with Mexico and significant asylum-seeking population, could see a direct impact from the alleged sharing of confidential immigration data, potentially affecting the safety and legal status of individuals seeking refuge in the state.

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.