How Does the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Protect Immigrants From Deportation?
Non-citizens who experience domestic abuse or extreme cruelty committed by a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident spouse, parent, or adult child face unique vulnerabilities in removal proceedings. Abusive relatives often use immigration status as a tool of control, threatening deportation if the victim seeks help. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides a confidential, independent...