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Trump admin shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers as it worked to deport them, lawsuit alleges
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 7, 2026
· 3 min read
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN
(CNN) — A newly filed lawsuit alleges that the Trump administration shared confidential information with Tehran about Iranian asylum seekers as it worked to deport them from the United States, putting them at risk of “persecution, torture, and death following their arri...
Key takeaway It was filed by Public Citizen on behalf of the Iranian American Legal Defense Fund.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The allegations of the Trump administration sharing confidential information with Tehran about Iranian asylum seekers have significant implications for the El Paso community, which has a history of providing refuge to individuals fleeing persecution. As a city with a strong tradition of welcoming immigrants and asylum seekers, El Paso residents may be concerned about the potential consequences of such actions for those seeking safety in the United States. The fact that many Iranian asylum seekers are pro-democracy protestors, members of religious minorities, or members of the LGBTQ community, who would face grave risks if deported, resonates with El Paso's own experiences in providing a haven for vulnerable populations. The lawsuit's claims of the administration's actions putting these individuals at risk of persecution, torture, and death upon return to Iran, will likely be closely watched by local advocates and community leaders who work with refugee and immigrant populations in El Paso.
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Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? By Jennifer Hansler, CNN
(CNN) — A newly filed lawsuit alleges that the Trump administration shared confidential information with Tehran about Iranian asylum seekers as it worked to deport them from the United States, putting them at risk of “persecution, torture, and death following their arri...
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