The Third Group of Deported from the United States Under the Trump Administration: A Comprehensive Analysis
3. Overview of the Third Group of Deported Iranians
3.1 The Night of February 26, 2021
On the night of February 26, 2021, multiple deportation flights left from the US, carrying a group of Iranian nationals back to Iran. This was part of a broader pattern of deportations carried out under the pretext of enforcing immigration laws.
3.2 Who Were These Individuals?
This group included:
- Long-term residents who had lived in the US for over a decade.
- Students who had studied in American universities.
- Entrepreneurs and small business owners.
- Family members, including US-born children.
- Human rights advocates and community activists.
3.3 The Emotional Toll
Many faced emotional trauma, family separation, and fear of returning to Iran, especially those with political or social vulnerabilities.
3.4 Detention and Processing
Prior to deportation, these individuals had been detained for months in ICE detention centers, often facing inhumane conditions, limited access to legal counsel, and psychological stress.
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