Iranian Mother Released From ICE Detention After Political Intervention | JQJO

Mandonna Kashanian, a 64-year-old Iranian woman living in the US for 47 years, was released from ICE detention after intervention from Rep. Steve Scalise. Despite having a long history of complying with immigration check-ins, Kashanian faced deportation. Scalise's intervention, supported by community letters and Rep. Stephanie Hilferty, led to her release, though her legal status remains unresolved. The DHS maintains Kashanian is in the US illegally, having exhausted legal options. Kashanian's case highlights concerns over the Trump administration's immigration policies and their impact on long-term residents.