War in Iran Slows ICE's Deportation Drive for Iranians

The Iran–US war has disrupted ICE’s efforts to deport Iranian nationals, with removal flights to Iran paused amid the conflict. Courts are reevaluating detention rules for those with final orders of removal, granting bond or release in several cases where removal seems unlikely in the near term. While the administration says it will pursue deportations where possible, travel-document hurdles and the war are constraining enforcement and prolonging custody for some detainees.