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Iranian Grandmother Released After Being Detained by ICE While Gardening Outside Louisiana Home

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, JUL 8 – Mandonna Kashanian was detained amid heightened tensions after U.S. airstrikes in Iran and released after nearly two weeks in immigration custody, highlighting local concerns about immigration enforcement.

  • Mandonna Kashanian, a 64-year-old Iranian woman and longtime New Orleans resident, was detained by ICE on June 22 while gardening outside her home.
  • She had lived in the US legally since 1978 on a student visa, which expired decades ago, and had faced multiple deportation orders since 1983 but remained due to good moral character.
  • Kashanian's detention sparked local political and community support, including a letter campaign and advocacy from House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and State Rep. Stephanie Hilferty.
  • Over 200 letters praised her community service and character, with Scalise questioning if her case was reviewed objectively and calling for a fair shake from immigration officials.
  • Kashanian was released Monday night from ICE detention in Basile, and efforts are underway to assist her in obtaining asylum or legal residency, considering her long-standing adherence to immigration requirements.
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WWL broke the news in on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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