Denying Asylum to Domestic Violence Survivors

6/15/2018

Breastfeeding babies snatched out of their mothers’ arms. Women deported back to violent spouses after painstakingly planning their escape. Children thrown into detention facilities – more than 10,000 lie alone on cold floors, awaiting their fate. Their “crime”? Entering our borders to rebuild their lives where it’s safe.

This is America today.
It was late in the day Monday when our staff attorney Cristina came rushing into the office with heartbreaking news. Attorney General Jeff Sessions had just announced that immigrants fleeing domestic abuse and gang violence are not worthy of our protection and compassion. In an instant, the safety of dozens of women we were counseling was thrown into jeopardy.

Read more >>>> https://www.refinery29.com/2018/06/202001/jeff-sessions-stops-asylum-domestic-violence-victims-death-sentence

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5/13/2022 10:04:33 am

Entering our borders to rebuild their lives where it’s safe. Thank you for making this such an awesome post!

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5/13/2022 10:33:39 am

Gang violence are not worthy of our protection and compassion. Thank you for sharing your great post!

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9/26/2024 08:25:50 am

Thank you for bringing attention to the critical issue of asylum for domestic violence survivors. It's essential to advocate for those fleeing violence, as their stories deserve to be heard and validated. Your insights contribute to a vital conversation about justice and safety.

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9/27/2024 09:11:17 am

This blog provides an insightful analysis of a deeply troubling issue. Denying asylum to domestic violence survivors is a violation of human rights. It’s crucial to protect vulnerable individuals seeking safety, and this article highlights the need for change.

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12/18/2024 01:40:15 am

This is such a critical issue—domestic violence survivors need protection, not additional hurdles. Thank you for shedding light on this important topic.

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1/1/2025 11:53:55 pm

This blog sheds crucial light on the heartbreaking reality faced by domestic violence survivors who are denied asylum. It’s a powerful reminder of the importance of compassion and justice in protecting vulnerable individuals. Thank you for raising awareness on such an urgent issue

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2/1/2025 07:09:03 am

Thank you for raising awareness! Denying asylum to domestic violence survivors is a grave injustice. Every individual deserves safety and protection, and this piece powerfully emphasizes the urgent need for change.