US Strips Green Cards from Qassem Soleimani's Niece and Grand-Niece

The US terminated the lawful permanent resident status of Soleimani's niece and grand-niece.

They were taken into ICE custody at the South Texas Detention Complex in Pearsall.

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The State Department described Afshar as an outspoken supporter of the terrorist regime in Iran who promoted propaganda while enjoying a lavish lifestyle in Los Angeles.

The decision came after conservative activist Laura Loomer exposed Afshar's social media activity and coordinated with DHS and the State Department.

The DHS said Afshar's 2019 asylum claim was fraudulent, citing trips back to Iran.

Loomer publicly took credit for the arrests, revealing she had documented Afshar's social media activity.

She was in touch with Secretary of State Rubio's team and DHS counterterrorism officials.

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The State Department announced the termination of Afshar's lawful permanent resident status.

The coordination between a private citizen and government agencies raises questions about due process and free speech.

Iranian media quoted Soleimani’s daughter issuing a blanket denial of any ties to the late commander.

The arrests came at the five-week mark of the US-Israeli war on Iran.

The government also barred Afshar's husband from entering the US.

The case exemplifies how the war evolved from strikes to a regime-change campaign.