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Attorney says planned U.S. deportation flight involving Iranians was canceled
Ali Rahnama told AP the flight was canceled Sunday; DHS declined to discuss prospective operations, while ABC reported earlier court notice requirements.
A planned U.S. deportation flight involving Iranians was canceled Sunday morning, November 8, attorney Ali Rahnama told The Associated Press.
Rahnama, an attorney with the Iranian American Legal Defense Fund, said the cancellation came without an explanation, AP reported. He had filed emergency motions for some detainees, according to AP.
In response to AP’s questions on Sunday, the Department of Homeland Security said Immigration and Customs Enforcement does not discuss prospective removal operations or confirm future operations.
ABC News reported that, at an October hearing in the Fund’s lawsuit, Justice Department lawyers described plans for removals to Iran.
ABC also reported that U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes required advance notice of finalized removal plans and before removals in the proceeding.
What we don't know yet
- What reason, if any, was given by officials for the cancellation reported by Rahnama?
- What subsequent changes, if any, were made to the planned operation Rahnama described?
Timeline
A planned U.S. deportation flight involving Iranians was canceled Sunday morning, according to attorney Ali Rahnama as reported by AP.