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ICE Detains Iranian Woman After 50 Years in U.S.

6/29/2025

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ICE Detains Kashanian

In a shocking turn of events, ICE has detained 64-year-old Iranian woman Madonna Kashanian in New Orleans after nearly five decades in the U.S. Despite her asylum application being denied, she had been following immigration rules. This incident highlights a troubling trend of intensified enforcement, particularly affecting Iranian students and non-criminal individuals.

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Biden Administration's ICE Actions

Nearly 6,000 Iranian nationals in the U.S. are at risk of deportation, with 1,300 having criminal records. Among them, 2,970 face final removal orders. Recent enforcement actions have seen the arrest of individuals like 64-year-old Mandonna Kashanian, who overstayed her visa, as ICE detains 670 Iranians amid heightened efforts under the Biden administration.

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Historical Context

The U.S. Refugee Act of 1980 allowed asylum for individuals fleeing persecution, notably Iranians after the Islamic Revolution and the Iran hostage crisis, which began in 1979. Recently, nearly 6,000 Iranian nationals face deportation, with 2,970 under final removal orders, highlighting a shift in immigration policy under the Biden administration and raising concerns about the treatment of vulnerable populations.

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ICE Detains Kashanian

In a shocking turn of events, ICE has detained 64-year-old Iranian woman Madonna Kashanian in New Orleans after nearly five decades in the U.S. Despite her asylum application being denied, she had been following immigration rules. This incident highlights a troubling trend of intensified enforcement, particularly affecting Iranian students and non-criminal individuals.

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