A critical deadline looms for Congress as it races to reauthorize the Lautenberg Amendment, which aids Iranian religious minorities fleeing persecution. Critics accuse the Trump administration of weakening the program by shutting down key processing centers that facilitate their escape. The move has raised concerns over the fate of vulnerable groups already targeted by repression in Iran. With the deadline approaching, lawmakers and advocates are pressing for swift action to restore support for those at risk.
As Congress faces a Sept. 30 deadline to reauthorize the Lautenberg Amendment, critics argue the Trump administration has undermined the program by closing the processing centers essential for helping Iranian religious minorities escape persecution.
