Iranian Woman Detained in US Amidst Increased Immigration Arrests | JQJO

A 64-year-old Iranian woman, Donna Kashanian, a US resident for 47 years, was detained by immigration agents in New Orleans. Kashanian, who arrived on a student visa and later sought asylum, was arrested despite having no criminal record and a history of complying with immigration requirements. Her detention follows US airstrikes in Iran and a DHS statement mentioning nationwide arrests of Iranians. Her family is seeking legal assistance, facing challenges due to limited resources and a significant increase in Ice detentions of individuals without criminal histories.