Lawyers Warn ICE Deportations of Iranian Asylum Seekers to Africa Could Be a Death Sentence

ICE has begun deporting Iranian asylum seekers to African destinations. The policy targets individuals who have fled Iran seeking protection. Immigration lawyers argue the transfers place refugees at extreme risk. They describe the deportations as tantamount to a death sentence. Critics say the move violates international refugee obligations. The United States has faced pressure to halt the practice. Officials have not yet disclosed how many people are affected. Advocacy groups plan to challenge the policy in court.