Adopted Iranian Orphan Faces Deportation Decades Later
A U.S. veteran adopted an Iranian orphan as a child, but years later ICE is now trying to deport her despite her lack of criminal history.
Adopted as a child by a U.S. veteran, this Iranian woman now faces the threat of deportation from the country she's called home for decades. With no criminal record, she is unsure what prompted the sudden deportation order, but fears being sent back to Iran given her father's military service and her Christian faith.
The woman's story shines a light on the complex and often unpredictable nature of the U.S. immigration system, where even those brought to the country as innocent children can find themselves facing removal years later. Her case underscores the need for more comprehensive and humane policies to address the challenges faced by adoptees and other immigrants without legal status.
Source: NPR
