**New Legislation Proposed to Protect Asylum Seekers Facing Religious Persecution**

Tue May 20 2025 22:44:52 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**New Legislation Proposed to Protect Asylum Seekers Facing Religious Persecution**

A bill named in honor of an Iranian deportee seeks to provide asylum protections for religious minorities at risk.


In an effort to reform U.S. immigration policy, Representative Yassamin Ansari has introduced the Artemis Act, inspired by the experience of Artemis Ghasemzadeh, who was deported to Panama after fleeing religious persecution in Iran.

The Act aims to restrict expedited removal for asylum seekers from nations that persecute religious minorities, allowing them to pursue asylum claims in U.S. immigration courts. Despite potential bipartisan support, the bill faces significant hurdles due to the Republican majority in Congress, which may oppose changes to the stringent immigration policies emphasized during the Trump administration. Nevertheless, an advocacy movement surrounding Ghasemzadeh's story underscores the continued plight of Iranian Christians who were similarly deported. As Ghasemzadeh expressed hope that her experience leads to meaningful change, this proposed legislation could symbolize a shift in addressing the vulnerabilities faced by individuals fleeing oppressive regimes.

Advocacy groups supporting the cause hope that, regardless of the bill’s legislative fate, it raises awareness about the challenges faced by asylum seekers and promotes a more compassionate approach to immigration in the U.S.

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