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Christian Woman Faces Deportation Threat Amid Legal Limbo

2/22/2026

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A woman adopted from Iran faces deportation after being ordered to appear before an immigration judge in California.
The Department of Homeland Security states she is eligible for removal due to overstaying her visa as a child, as she was never granted U.S. citizenship.
Advocates argue her situation contradicts American values, particularly regarding religious freedom.
The woman fears deportation to Iran could result in imprisonment or death due to her Christian faith and her father's military background.
Despite seeking help from various officials, she remains in legal limbo.

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Story summary

A woman adopted from Iran faces deportation after being ordered to appear before an immigration judge in California.
The Department of Homeland Security states she is eligible for removal due to overstaying her visa as a child, as she was never granted U.S. citizenship.
Advocates argue her situation contradicts American values, particularly regarding religious freedom.
The woman fears deportation to Iran could result in imprisonment or death due to her Christian faith and her father's military background.
Despite seeking help from various officials, she remains in legal limbo.