NPR
New lawsuit alleges US shared asylum application details with Iran
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
A federal lawsuit filed in federal court names the Trump administration as the defendant, alleging it disclosed personal information of Iranian asylum applicants to the Iranian government. The suit does not identify the specific number of individuals affected or the precise details shared. The lawsuit was brought by attorneys representing Iranian asylum seekers, according to court filings. The administration has not yet filed a response to the allegations in court documents.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/07/g-s1-132294/lawsuit-asylum-iran
