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Iranian Woman’s Border Crossing Drama | Montpelier News
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A woman from Iran, Ghasemi, flew to Toronto for a biotech launch but ended up crossing back into the U.S. illegally near Vermont—apprehended by Border Patrol alongside another Iranian man. Now facing deportation, she’s pleading guilty and fighting to stay, citing genuine fear for her life if returned home. Her story, uncovered by Seven Days reporter Lucy Tompkins, exposes the tangled realities of border crossings and asylum seekers seeking safety.
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