Democratic lawmakers urge Trump administration to protect Iranians in US from deportation
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Updated · Fox News · Apr 24
Democratic lawmakers urge Trump administration to protect Iranians in US from deportation
5 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 24
Eighteen Democratic lawmakers sent an April 23 letter to top Trump officials, including Secretaries Markwayne Mullin and Marco Rubio, calling for immediate protections for Iranian nationals unable to return safely.
The letter requests a pause on deportation flights, designation of Temporary Protected Status or Deferred Enforced Departure, and expedited work authorization for Iranians facing humanitarian risks due to ongoing US-Iran conflict.
Lawmakers accuse the Trump administration of unlawfully initiating war with Iran and stress its responsibility to shield Iranians in the US, while recent actions have included revoking legal status for individuals linked to the Iranian regime.
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