Lawsuit Alleges Trump Administration Shared Confidential Asylum Records with Iranian Government

Sharing of Iranian Immigration Records with Iranian Government·Updated July 7, 2026

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Lawsuit Alleges Trump Administration Shared Confidential Asylum Records with Iranian Government

A federal lawsuit claims that U.S. immigration agencies shared confidential files of Iranian asylum seekers with the government in Tehran. The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund filed the lawsuit, alleging that the Trump administration provided names and immigration records to help facilitate deportations. According to the legal filing, this sharing of secret data could endanger those facing deportation once they are returned to Iran. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have denied the allegations, stating that the claims are false. In a social media statement, ICE defended its protocols, explaining that the agency works with foreign governments only to obtain travel documents and ensure detainees can contact consular representatives. The agency maintained that it follows all lawful options to deport individuals from the United States.

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