Trump administration coordinated Iran deportations

Trump administration

The Trump administration planned to deport Iranian nationals to Iran through third countries during the war. At an Oct. 15 federal hearing, a Justice Department attorney disclosed the plans, and U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes rebuked government lawyers after learning DHS officials were working on removal logistics. The administration also maintained contacts with Iranian officials, submitted travel documents and explored possible removal routes. One detainee attempted suicide. At an Oct. 15 hearing, a Justice Department attorney disclosed the plans, and U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes rebuked government lawyers after learning Department of Homeland Security officials were working on removal logistics.

Reported Nov 6, 2026 at 5:19 AM ET

USA

The contacts concerned submitting travel documents and exploring possible routes to remove Iranians from the United States. The plans were disclosed during a lawsuit alleging the government shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government.