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Response to “She called 911 to report domestic abuse. Then Houston police called ICE on her,” published June 24, 2025.
July 8th, 2025When survivors dial 911, they hope law enforcement will stop the immediate danger, not treat them as criminals. That’s why the story “She called 911 to report domestic abuse. Then […]
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Breaking Down the News: Supreme Court Allows DHS to Deport People to Countries They Are Not From
July 6th, 2025On June 23, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision in the case DHS v. DVD. The ruling allowed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to start deporting people […]
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This law will make it harder for immigrant survivors to access the lifelines they need
July 6th, 2025In response to Congress passing a massive domestic policy bill, Tahirih’s Director of Public Policy Casey Carter Swegman, sent the following message to supporters: While the votes were close, I’m […]
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Two pregnant asylum-seekers in neighboring states face different birthright citizenship challenges
July 3rd, 2025Two pregnant women, one in North Carolina and one in South Carolina, face potentially fractured paths for their babies after the Supreme Court limited judges’ ability to issue nationwide orders […]
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Supreme Court Narrows Immigration Appeal Window; Tahirih Weighed In with Amicus Brief
July 3rd, 2025On June 26, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 split opinion in Riley v. Bondi, an important immigration case about when someone must appeal a final administrative removal order […]
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U visas could provide immigration relief to crime victims. Here’s what to know and how to apply
June 30th, 2025Immigrants 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 […]
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“Immigrant Survivor Nonprofit Raises Alarm as Houston Police Contact ICE After 911 Domestic Violence Call—Warning of ‘Chilling Effect’ on Survivor Reporting”
June 27th, 2025HOUSTON – 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 […]