Lawsuit Claims Trump Administration Shared Iranian Asylum Seekers' Data with Tehran
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By אוריאל פיליפ
First reported by N12 · Jul 8, 2026
What happened
A U.S. lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of sharing confidential Iranian asylum seekers' data with Iran, risking their safety. The suit alleges monthly information transfers began in March 2025, including details on activists and persecuted groups. The Department of Homeland Security denies the claims. The lawsuit seeks to stop data sharing and deportations pending review.
- 01Trump administration allegedly shared confidential Iranian asylum seekers' data with Iran starting March 2025.
- 02Information included details on activists, Christians, and LGBTQ individuals fleeing persecution.
- 03At least three deportation flights returned over 100 Iranians since September 2025, including one after violent protests.
- 04Iranian officials reportedly showed detailed knowledge of asylum cases, suggesting file transfers.
- 05DHS denies allegations, stating immigration authorities follow legal protocols for consular access.
- 06Lawsuit demands halt to data sharing, independent review, and freeze on deportations until investigation concludes.
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