Immigrants without legal status who have been victims of crimes may be eligible for U visas, a form of immigration relief designed to protect immigrants who come forward about criminal […]

Dear Friends, When Norma* built up the courage to leave her abusive, U.S. citizen husband, he used her and her children’s undocumented status to exploit, intimidate, and threaten her. He promised to […]

HOUSTON – The Tahirih Justice Center has been serving immigrant survivors in Houston since 2009, and nationwide since 1997. Today, the level of fear among those we serve is at […]

Today, the Supreme Court permitted an executive order redefining birthright citizenship to go into effect for everyone except the specific plaintiffs in ongoing federal litigation. In so ruling, the court […]

While many new federal policies are making it more difficult for immigrant survivors of domestic and sexual violence to find safety and justice, Tahirih celebrates that the Maryland General Assembly […]

Attorneys and advocates for survivors of violence have noted a troubling trend in the first months of 2025: immigrant crime victims are even more afraid to seek help from the […]

After four years of successful advocacy helping many Afghan survivors and families access asylum, the Tahirih Justice Center’s Afghan Asylum Project has come to an end. Here is a snapshot of the project’s impact.