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Wednesday, July 09, 2025

An Iranian mother detained by ICE was released following advocacy from Republican Congressman Steve Scalise.

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Scalise's intervention was "absolutely crucial" to behind-the-scenes advocacy to secure Kashanian's release, her attorney said. Mrs. Kashanian was a volunteer at Habitats for Humanity. Kashanian came to the US in 1978 on a student visa and unsuccessfully applied for asylum based on her father's support of the brutal Shah of Iran, a US-installed satrap whose notorious secret police (SAVAK) tortured dissidents and 'disappeared' thousands of people. What happens next for Kashanian's legal status is still being worked out. Link: Steve Scalise Webpage
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Good for Mrs. Kashanian, but there are thousands of ICE detainees who could use a 'fair shake' as Congressman Steve Scalise described it who don't have a powerful Republican advocate helping them.

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#1 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-07-09 01:09 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

First you have to know who the ---- they disappeared.

#2 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-07-09 02:38 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

#2: When I was an enlisted man standing in formation one morning, the platoon sergeant put us "at ease" then barked: "Awright! Whoever isn't here, raise yer hand!" api.army.mil

We only hear about the victims of ICE who have family or friends able to squawk up.

#3 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-07-09 02:58 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

Nice that ICE listens only to Republicans for fairness tips, eh?

#4 | Posted by e1g1 at 2025-07-10 05:15 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

She was easier to find than a criminal immigrant. ICE is only worried about getting their numbers up.

#5 | Posted by SomebodyElse at 2025-07-10 01:51 PM | Reply

#5: ih1.redbubble.net

#6 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-07-10 02:26 PM | Reply

Republicans: Soft On Crime.

#7 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-07-10 03:50 PM | Reply

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