Advocates say raising the burden for immigrant victims of domestic violence seeking VAWA protection puts them at risk of being deported. “That is extraordinarily concerning because it opens up the ability for an abuser to manipulate the process,” said Cecelia Levin of AIS. @llanosjackie.bsky.social

“We’ve seen countless numbers of marginalized women, transgender women, who have been brutalized by law enforcement. So it’s really interesting to me at this time that White people are seeing that they’re not going to be protected either,” said Dr. Carolyn West, professor at UW Tacoma.

Full statement: www.nilc.org/press/nilc-s...

@vcardenas.bsky.social reflects on horrific killing of Renee Good and “unchecked pattern of abuse, violence and provocation” americasvoice.org/press_releas...

This administration has taken away legal immigration status, protections & work authorization from hundreds of thousands of immigrant workers. Our new FAQ with @nelp.org shares key information for workers who may lose, or who have recently lost, work authorization⤵️ www.nilc.org/resources/un...

Statement: Immigrant Survivors of #DomesticViolence, Sexual Assault & Human Trafficking Need Practical Policy, Not Reactive Measures. Halting benefit processing for some countries means prolonged danger, instability & trauma, not safety. www.immigrantsurvivors.org/immigrant-su... @asista.bsky.social

DHS’ proposed changes to the #PublicCharge rule would roll back critical protections, create fear and uncertainty, and disproportionately harm survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault & human trafficking — along with their families. Learn more and take action TODAY! bit.ly/public-charg...

TODAY is your last day to sign on your organization to oppose new public charge proposals that would create barriers to care for millions of immigrants. Sign on here by 5:00PM ET: bit.ly/pif-public-charge.

"The policy expands previous online review requirements, which applied to foreign students and exchange visitors, to include all H-1B applicants, who work in specialty occupations and are seeking temporary entry to the U.S., as well as their dependents." https://bit.ly/44ooY3i

Our new report Fear and Silence reveals what advocates around country are reporting & witnessing while working w/ #immigrantsurvivors. “What we heard was clear and alarming: immigrant survivors are deeply afraid to seek help from the police or the courts.” www.immigrantsurvivors.org/fear-and-sil...

"Signs inside USCIS offices urge people to leave the country, mirroring the tone of a detention center, rather than that of an immigration office...Lawyers fear all the changes would further curb legal migration of the kind the US had previously welcomed." https://n.pr/3KDwZL2

Trump has used an unspeakable tragedy - the attack on members of the National Guard in DC - to ramp up anti-immigrant polices. I join Joseph Azam and Nick Miroff to speak on the issue on KQED's Forum today - www.kqed.org/forum/201010...

Event Announcement: "We Would Crumble Without Him": A First Look at New Survey Data on Mixed-Status Couples from American Families United. (Thursday, Dec 11, 1pm, registration required.) austinkocher.substack.com/p/event-anno...

Sanctuary Cities 2.0 ✊🏽 Local leaders are finding new, lawful ways to push back against Trump’s mass deportation agenda In New Orleans, where “Operation Catahoula Crunch” is underway, officials say being undocumented is a *CIVIL ISSUE* & they won’t help ICE enforce civil law 🧵

VAWA @ work: "We have strong policy reasons for keeping people safe, for giving people justice, for prosecution and law enforcement to be able to take the really dangerous people off the street. They need witnesses and they need victims to cooperate for that." www.kjzz.org/the-show/202... @kjzz.org

Somali immigrants make our country stronger. President Trump is yet again trying to demonize people who contribute to our communities to justify his cruel anti-immigrant agenda.

ICE is arresting, detaining, and refusing to release far more people than ever before. How the Trump administration is ensuring there is almost no way out of immigration detention other than death or deportation.🧵

"Instead of honoring our legal and moral commitments, the administration is sowing fear and uncertainty and undermining the credibility of its own institutions,” AILA Executive Director Ben Johnson responds to Trump Administration refugee re-screenings. https://bit.ly/4oduBIF

The NIJC team came together for our annual Thanksgiving potluck full of delicious homemade dishes, laughter, and shared stories. At this time, we’re grateful to have this safe, shared space as a reminder of the community we have together.

“For #ImmigrantSurvivors, this raises a critical question,” said Alliance for Immigrant Survivors advocacy coordinator Cecelia Levin. “If an officer arrives at the door, what are they there to do? Are [officers] there to offer protection and help, or are they there to conduct an enforcement action?”

Good news for Chicago GBV funding! Sending our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who reached out to their alderpersons to advocate for survivor services! chicago.suntimes.com/chicago/2025...

The Trump Administration has recently proposed a change to the public charge test, but it is not in place yet. Read below for 3 important things immigrant families need to know about public charge. #ProtectFamilies

New Public Charge Policy is “Designed to Create Confusion and Uncertainty” - read @nhelp.bsky.social's full statement:

During #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, AIS celebrated the survivors, advocates, organizations, policymakers, and allies who make this movement possible. Thank you for being here, for caring, and for being a part of our community! Our statement 👉🏽 www.immigrantsurvivors.org/2025-dvam-st... #DVAM

It's always been difficult for people w/out legal immigration status to get help when they need it. Trump administration’s crackdown on people in the country illegally has intensified pressure and hampered advocates and attorneys who defend their rights. kffhealthnews.org/news/article... @kff.org

"These women are not famous or well connected, but they matter. Their pain matters. Their names matter. We should not co-opt their suffering for our own agenda. We should not value our schadenfreude more than their courage." www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/o...

"By creating chaos and confusion, [the new public charge proposal] deters lawfully present immigrants & U.S. citizens from seeking health care & help they need and qualify for under federal law." - PIF Director Adriana Cadena. in @npr.org www.npr.org/2025/11/18/g...

Trump admin’s new work authorization rule will create chaos for asylum seekers, refugees & other immigrant workers, including survivors of domestic violence. Don’t let this harmful policy take effect. Speak out before Dec 1! rescue.org/resource/EAD-toolkit www.rescue.org/resource/EAD... @rescue.org

BREAKING: The Supreme Court will review the Trump administration’s appeal in our case challenging the former “turnback”/“metering” policy, which blocked people from seeking asylum at the southern border. The Ninth Circuit ruled the policy unlawful. 1/5 www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Read our statement: www.nilc.org/press/nilc-s...

The #SupremeCourt will review a Ninth Circuit ruling that struck down the government’s prior “turnback” policy, which blocked people from seeking asylum at ports of entry and forced them back to Mexico. Our organizations are serving as co-counsel in this case. Read more below.

So deeply grateful for @jessethorn.bsky.social's support 🙏💕! No one should die seeking safety. We fight back with legal aid, food, and hope. Join the fight. Donate today. ✊ #BuildHopeNotWalls

“The truth is, my mom would not have died if immigration had not deported her." Nory's mother, Estela, had health issues and died months after deportation because she couldn't access the care she needed to survive. No one should be deported to their death. https://bit.ly/3XkRjDv

ICYMI: Day of the Dead vigils remember immigrant neighbors who’ve died while in ICE custody “I didn’t know him, but he could have been my brother, he could have been a neighbor, he could have been my family.” americasvoicecnn.substack.com/p/day-of-the...

"All the while, Lydia says Keith refused to provide the documents she needed for a green card without which she couldn’t work legally or support her children on her own. Lydia explains how Keith weaponized her #immigration status & what happened after she finally filed a protective order in August."

Last week, our colleagues at Cooley LLP partnered with NIJC's Recent Arrivals team to host a workshop to help people apply for asylum. We prepared seven initial asylum applications for immigrant community members, helping them with the first step toward security here in the United States.

From pandemic-era spikes in violence to the Trump administration’s recent budget cuts, how are advocates and policy experts addressing the ongoing domestic violence crisis? Chris joined #OnTheIssuesPod with @michelebgoodwin.bsky.social at @msmagazine.com to discuss: msmagazine.com/podcast/shat...

Green card holders have certain rights protected under the U.S. Constitution. If you're a green card holder, make sure you know your rights and the risks you may face under the current Trump administration. Learn more: www.nilc.org/resources/gr...

Great piece by Kanti Salgadu, Survivor Leader & Advocate, who fought for #AB1362 but would have been excluded from the protections enacted. We celebrate & we keep fighting to protect all workers https://calmatters.org/commentary/2025/11/california-law-human-trafficking/ #humantrafficking

Tens of thousands of at-risk refugees who were stringently vetted have been waiting in refugee camps, some for years, to be admitted to the United States.” www.interfaithimmigration.org/2025/10/14/f... #RefugeesWelcome

There is nothing normal about criminalizing & brutalizing families that include undocumented folks - regardless of what day of the year it is. Every child in America deserves dignity, respect, & care.

In 2018, the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy tore thousands of children from their parents. Years later, many remain separated. Our report highlights new government records and the struggle to end a troubling immigration policy, shedding light on a dark chapter in U.S. history.

Genesis is only 19 years old, but when her mother was kidnapped by ICE, she was left with no choice but to care for her younger sister, pay the family’s bills, and do all this while going to school. We cannot allow ICE to continue tearing families apart.

This #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, AIS is celebrating the survivors, advocates, organizations, policymakers, and allies who make this movement possible. Thank you for being here, for caring, and for being a part of our community! Our statement 👉🏽 www.immigrantsurvivors.org/2025-dvam-st... #DVAM

National Immigrants Day commemorates the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty, an enduring symbol of hope and the opportunity to build a better life. One hundred and thirty-nine years later, the promise of protection from persecution and the very foundation of our democracy, are in jeopardy.

new from @tusk81.bsky.social: A coalition of over 56 national, faith-based organizations is condemning the Trump administration’s reported plan to slash refugee admissions into the U.S. to a record low.

Calling Congressional offices can be intimidating, but with the ongoing government shutdown, your representatives need to hear from you now more than ever. Do farm chores with Ashleigh as you learn about how to contact your Congressperson.

As a result, whether a survivor will actually see their abuser’s firearms confiscated in Washington depends heavily on where they live — and what their local courts, police or prosecutors think of the law. www.investigatewest.org/many-wa-coun... #DVAM

Wanting to help immigrants has motivated Garcia to pursue her dream of becoming an attorney. She posted a video celebrating the completion of her 1st year as a law student. “Watch me turn pain into purpose and grow into a law student in my home country.” www.refinery29.com/en-us/latina...

Family-friendly workplaces are good for workers, businesses, and the economy as a whole. This National Work & Family Month, we're joining @abetterbalance.org in calling for essential workplace protections like paid leave, paid sick time, flexibility, and more.