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

Why it matters locally: While the immediate impact on Oregonians is broad, this federal lawsuit could influence immigration policies and protections for asylum seekers who may reside in or seek refuge in Oregon, which has a notable immigrant population.

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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.