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How ICE is making it harder for immigrants to escape domestic violence
Federal policies and local enforcement cooperation have led to increased arrests of undocumented domestic violence survivors, with 70% of immigrant clients fearing court, advocates say.
- Over the past year, advocates say policy shifts have made undocumented immigrant survivors of domestic violence hesitate to seek medical care, shelter, or protection orders, while women were expelled awaiting T visas and U visas decisions.
- Policy changes from DHS and Congress have rolled back 'sensitive locations' protections, expanded enforcement at courthouses, passed the Laken Riley Act, and pushed local cooperation through the 287 program.
- In Houston, local data show Houston Police Department referrals to ICE surged more than 1,000% this year and survivors faced warnings, while nationwide arrests at courthouses and visa restrictions affect immigrant women.
- Legal and state challenges have emerged as coalitions sued, a judge blocked funding restrictions, more than 20 state attorneys general challenged the services bar, and Tennessee state office cut immigrant legal aid grants, while Congressional Budget Office estimate shows 90,000 could lose SNAP benefits.
- Policy blueprints and critics warn that Project 2025 aims to eliminate protective visas, while a pending lawsuit and congressional legislation seek to halt deportations of visa applicants.
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