The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a piece of legislation that sought to combat domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in the United States through means of criminal justice and community-based responses. How did VAWA become a law? VAWA was first enacted in 1994 by then President Clinton. It has been…
On August 31, 2018, the U.S. District Court declined to issue a preliminary injunction to halt the processing of DACA renewal applications. This latest ruling or order means if you are a DACA recipient and need to renew your DACA status, you are still able to renew it and should do so as soon as…
U Visas were created through the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act (VTVPA) of 2000. The legislative initiative was enacted to encourage victims to report crimes and contribute to investigations and prosecutions regardless of immigration status. If you are an undocumented immigrant, an U visa may be an option as it provides a pathway…
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