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Iranian Asylum Seeker Faces Uncertainty in El Paso Detention Amid Ongoing Conflict

El Paso Matters••Cindy Ramirez
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Argam Nazarian, an Iranian asylum seeker, has been detained by ICE since June 2022 despite two government orders for his release. Originally fleeing religious persecution in Iran, Nazarian has faced numerous challenges in his quest for asylum, including a transfer to a New Mexico detention center on March 10, 2023. His case has drawn attention from the Texas Civil Rights Project, which argues that his detention is unlawful and that he poses no threat to the community. The U.S. District Court has set an April 9 deadline for the government to respond to a habeas corpus petition filed on March 24. Nazarian's situation highlights the complexities of U.S. immigration policy, particularly for those from conflict zones.

Key Details: • Nazarian has been in ICE detention since June 2022. • He was transferred to Cibola County Detention Center in New Mexico on March 10, 2023. • The government must respond to the habeas corpus petition by April 9, 2023. • Nazarian's detention has been challenged due to the lack of criminal convictions and risk to the community.

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