Arzou H.: Iranian woman with mental illness held by ICE, prescribed medications withheld
Arzou Hami, an Iranian woman with serious mental health issues, was detained in a June 2025 sweep after U.S. strikes on Iran and transferred to Texas, where she went without her usual medication.
Jun 2025Batavia, NYCountry of origin: Iran
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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