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Iranian Mother Freed from ICE After Political Intervention

7/10/2025

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An Iranian mother, Mandonna Kashanian, has been freed from ICE custody in New Orleans thanks to the intervention of House Majority Leader Steve Scalise. Living in the U.S. since 1978, Kashanian faced the threat of deportation despite strong community backing. While her release is a relief, her legal status still hangs in the balance.

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Story summary

An Iranian mother, Mandonna Kashanian, has been freed from ICE custody in New Orleans thanks to the intervention of House Majority Leader Steve Scalise. Living in the U.S. since 1978, Kashanian faced the threat of deportation despite strong community backing. While her release is a relief, her legal status still hangs in the balance.