Iranian family's self-deportation to Turkey blocked by DHS

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An Iranian family with U.S. green cards, related to a figure from the 1979 embassy siege, had their bid for voluntary self-deportation to Turkey blocked by the Department of Homeland Security. The family, detained for over three months, offered to fund their own departure to Turkey, fearing persecution if returned to Iran. DHS rejected this proposal, instead offering a removal order with continued detention. The family's U.S. residency was revoked due to the father's mother's past role as a spokesperson during the embassy hostage crisis, amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions.


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