Iranian American Legal Defense Fund

🚀 We're live on X! Introducing @ialdf_official — a non-partisan nonprofit empowering Iranian Americans through legal advocacy, civic education & community engagement. Follow us & join the movement. ialdf.org #IranianAmericans #KnowYourRights #CivilRights #IALDF

IALDF commends @RepYassAnsari and @RepSuozzi for introducing critical legislation to address the harm caused by the ongoing adjudication pause affecting Iranian nationals in the U.S. Take the survey linked in our bio to share your experience. 🔗 #PressUnpause #LifttheHold #USCISHold

Know Your Rights — Adjudication Pause Series! Join us with top Iranian-American immigration attorneys breaking down what the adjudication pause means for YOU. 📅 April 30 | 2PM PST / 5PM EST RT to spread the word 🔁 #USCISPause 💻 Registration Link: zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Are you an Iranian student, worker, or resident affected by the USCIS adjudication pause? The #USCISPause impacts thousands of Iranians with dire consequences — expired work authorizations, travel delays, job loss threats, disrupted academic programs, and family separation. IALDF is collecting more information to support education and legal efforts. 🔗Impacted? Complete the USCIS Adjudication Pause Survey → IALDF.org/surveys #USCISPause #LiftTheHold #PressUnpause #IALDF #Iranianstudents #ImmigrationRights #USCIS #F1Visa #H1B #OPT #ImmigrationLaw #IranianDiaspora #KnowYourRights #USCISHold

The Travel Ban is lost potential. If you're an Iranian student affected by entry or visa denials, or an American Professor who was preparing to host students: take AMO's survey at IALDF.org/surveys. 🎓Your story matters #TravelBan #IranianStudents #LiftTheHold #StudentVisa

🚨 BREAKING: @freedomhouse's 2026 Special Report cites @IALDF's findings on the deportation of Iranian asylum-seekers back to Iran — including Christian converts, Woman Life Freedom activists & LGBT+ individuals who face severe persecution. 🧵👇 ialdf.org/post/they-fled…

@IABA_National @paaia @ParsEquality Iranian Americans are losing jobs, healthcare & housing — not due to wrongdoing, but because mandated government processes have been suspended without clear timelines. Experiencing delays? Fill out our intake form: ialdf.org #USCISPause #LiftTheHold #IraniansInUSA

IALDF has joined a coalition with @IABA_National, @paaia, & @ParsEquality urging the Administration to resume processing of EADs, extensions of stay & other immigration benefits frozen under recent USCIS policy memoranda. 🧵👇 ialdf.org/post/ialdf-add…

Meet the people behind the mission — legal advocates, researchers & policy professionals united by one goal: protecting the rights and dignity of the Iranian American community. #IALDF #IranianAmerican #CivilRights #IranianAmericanCommunity

Meet the IALDF Board of Directors — legal experts, advocates & community leaders united by one mission: protecting the rights of Iranian Americans. #IALDF #IranianAmerican #CivilRights #IranianAmericanCommunity

@timkaine @SenPeterWelch The Senators highlighted Iran's extensive human rights violations — where freedom of expression, religion & assembly are violently suppressed through torture, imprisonment & executions. Read our full press release: ialdf.org #IALDF #IranianAmericans

🚨 IALDF applauds 12 U.S. Senators for their open letter to Secretary Rubio calling for an end to mass deportations of Iranian asylum-seekers. We thank @TimKaine & @SenPeterWelch for co-leading this effort in response to our concerns. 🧵👇 ialdf.org/post/ialdf-app…

We are especially alarmed that individuals with pending legal claims — Christians, LGBTQ individuals & political dissidents — may be placed on removal flights without adequate safeguards. #IALDF #StopDeportations #IranianAsylumSeekers #IranianAmericans

IALDF's January 2026 statement on the deportation of Iranian asylum-seekers: Our investigations have uncovered alarming practices at ICE facilities — including Iranian regime representatives being granted access to detained asylum-seekers. 🧵👇 ialdf.org/post/statement…

Justice, dignity and freedom are not privileges — they are human rights. The people of Iran are not alone. Read our full statement: ialdf.org/post/ialdf-sta… #IALDF #IranUprising #WomanLifeFreedom #HumanRights #IranianAmericans #FreeIran

IALDF stands in solidarity with the people of Iran as they continue their courageous struggle for dignity, freedom & basic human rights. Their struggle resonates deeply with the Iranian American community, many of whom carry the loss from the same system of repression. #FreeIran

@UN "The United States, with the help of Qatar, Egypt and Kuwait, is turning over asylum seekers to the Islamic Regime on a silver platter" — Ali Rahnama, IALDF Interim Executive Director We are calling on the @UN to intervene immediately! #IALDF #IranianAmericans #IraniansAmerica

On December 17, 2025, IALDF filed a complaint with the @UN Committee Against Torture regarding mass deportations of Iranian asylum-seekers to the Islamic Republic — and released findings from our investigation into ICE facilities. To find out more: 🧵👇 ialdf.org/post/ialdf-inv…

@ParsEquality @paaia This is a coalition effort to protect the most vulnerable members of our community. We will continue to advocate for their rights and safety. Read the full statement & subscribe for updates: ialdf.org/post/coalition… #IALDF #StopDeportations #IranianAmericans #AsylumSeekers

On October 2, 2025, @ialdf_official, @ParsEquality & @paaia released a joint statement on the deportation of Iranian asylum-seekers. The press release touches on ~120 Iranian nationals who were deported under a recent U.S.–Iran agreement, with many more at risk.

Painting our community with the broad brush of suspicion not only dehumanizes patriotic Americans — it undermines the inclusive ideals that make the United States strong. Read our full statement: ialdf.org #IALDF #TravelBan #IranianAmericans #CivilRights

On June 4, 2026, IALDF published a statement on President Trump's new travel ban. Iranian Americans are veterans, scientists, entrepreneurs & public servants — among the most educated and civically engaged communities in the nation. 🧵👇 ialdf.org/post/ialdf-sta…