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Federal Appellate Court Blocks Harmful Iowa State Law, SF 2340
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February 25th, 2025Recently the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit upheld a district court’s decision to block an Iowa state law (SF 2340), ruling that it conflicts with federal […]
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Message to Congress: If You Care About Violence Against Women, Stop Causing More Harm
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January 13th, 2025Experts in Gender-Based Violence Share Real-Life Examples of Harms Expanded by H.R. 29/S. 5 WASHINGTON, DC- The Laken Riley Act (H.R. 29/S. 5) is under consideration in the U.S. Senate. […]
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AT RISK, AGAIN: Protections for Immigrant Survivors of Gender-Based Violence Should be Expanded, Not Ended
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December 19th, 2024Everyone deserves safety and a life with dignity and purpose; to thrive in a violence-free home and community; and to build their best lives. But gender-based violence is endemic in […]
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Ableism in Immigration: Challenges for Disabled Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
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December 3rd, 2024Background Each year on December 3, the world recognizes International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD), which aims to promote the rights and well-being of the more than 1 billion […]
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2024 Policy Platform
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June 20th, 2024Tahirih’s policy work is rooted in our core values and in our specific theory of change. We work to advance policies and laws that enable immigrant survivors of gender-based violence to pursue […]
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Tahirih Justice Center Opposes the Passage of Georgia’s HB1105, A Threat to Immigrant Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
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May 2nd, 2024HB1105, a threat to immigrant survivors, mandates that local law enforcement in Georgia coordinate with federal immigration officials.
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Tahirih Statement on Proposals to Gut Asylum Protections
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February 5th, 2024Last night, a small group of negotiators who have been meeting behind closed doors put forward legislative text that would have devastating impacts on the ability of immigrant survivors of gender-based violence to get and stay safe. This so-called deal shows blatant disregard for the promise of a welcoming nation for all.