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Iranian woman's mental health medications withheld following detention in post-bombing sweep

Jun 2025 · Batavia, NY, Iran

Iranian woman's mental health medications withheld following detention in post-bombing sweep

Arzou Hami, an Iranian woman suffering from serious mental health issues, was detained in June 2025 as part of a sweep of Iranian migrants following U.S. military action against Iran. She was detained by Buffalo ICE agents at the Niagara County Jail before being transferred to Texas. Her attorney alleged in court filings that her detention prevented her from receiving mental health medications. Her attorney reported she has received some medication, but it is not the same as what she was previously prescribed.

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