Homeless, pregnant asylum-seeker in Iowa sues Homeland Security

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: May 8, 2026

Words: 545

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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A pregnant, homeless asylum-seeker in Des Moines is suing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security over its alleged failure to grant her authorization to work in the United States.

The lawsuit was filed by Dania Abdulrahman in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa against DHS and U.S. Customs and Immigration Services.

Also named as defendants are Carrie M. Selby, the acting associate director for Service Center Operations within the customs and immigration …

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