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

Why it matters locally: While the immediate impact on New Mexico is not unique, this lawsuit raises concerns for immigrant communities and legal aid organizations across the state, including in areas with significant refugee and asylum seeker populations.

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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.