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ICE allegedly accelerated Iranian deportations during US-Iran war, NIAC claims

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  • The National Iranian American Council (NIAC) claims internal documents show the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) accelerated deportations of Iranians during the Trump administration.
  • NIAC alleges this occurred during a period of heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran, suggesting a potential link to geopolitical events.
  • The organization is demanding answers from government officials regarding these alleged actions and their motivations.

Internal documents allegedly reveal that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) expedited the deportation of Iranian nationals during a period of heightened U.S.-Iran tensions, according to a claim by the National Iranian American Council (NIAC).

The documents, if authenticated, suggest a coordinated effort to accelerate deportations of Iranian citizens while the Trump administration engaged in a high-stakes diplomatic and political standoff with Tehran. NIAC Policy Director Ryan Costello stated, “These documents expose an operation that demands answers from the highest levels of government.”

NIAC is calling for a thorough investigation into ICE's actions during this period. The organization asserts that the alleged acceleration of deportations raises serious questions about the motivations behind the policy and its potential impact on individuals seeking asylum or legal status in the United States. The claims suggest a possible intersection of immigration enforcement and foreign policy objectives.

These documents expose an operation that demands answers from the highest levels of government.

— Ryan CostelloRyan Costello, NIAC Policy Director, commenting on the alleged internal documents.
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