Trump administration discussed deporting Iranians via third country, court papers reveal
Court documents obtained by the Associated Press and unsealed on Thursday show the Trump administration held secret talks with Iran about deporting Iranian…
Court documents obtained by the Associated Press and unsealed on Thursday show the Trump administration held secret talks with Iran about deporting Iranian nationals while the war there continued. The papers, referenced in a lawsuit alleging violations of national immigration regulations, indicate that as recently as mid‑October the administration said it planned to move Iranians through an unnamed third country. The documents do not specify when the deportations were intended to occur. The filing suggests the government pursued the scheme despite the ongoing conflict, and the secrecy of the discussions was only revealed through the court filings.
Why it matters
The revelation highlights how immigration enforcement actions were being coordinated amid an active war, raising questions about compliance with legal standards.
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- Iran · Middle East
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- The Guardian
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- Iranians, Trump, Republican
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- World
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