Archive for November 2024
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Read MoreASISTA, AILA, & ICWC Amicus Brief 2024: Proper Analysis for ‘Qualifying Criminal Activity’
On Monday, Oct. 28, AILA, ASISTA, and ICWC submitted a joint amicus brief to the US District Court for the Middle District of Florida, regarding the proper analysis USCIS should use to assess whether a crime underlying a U visa petition is “qualifying criminal activity.” The complainant in the case had been the victim of…
Read MoreWe Are Here—And We Are Not Backing Down
Here at ASISTA, we share your sadness, outrage, and deep concern about what the future holds. We have also been preparing for this possible outcome. While we process the elections results and continue to strategize, here are some things we know for sure: Alongside you and many across the country, we are continuing to breathe…
Read MoreAs VAWA Turns 30, Dangerous Political Rhetoric Continues to Threaten Immigrant Survivors
By Cristina Velez, Veronica Sainz, and Kirsten Rambo Thirty years ago, the landmark Violence Against Women Act was signed into law, marking a giant leap forward in the struggle to end gender-based violence (GBV). Today, as we celebrate this milestone anniversary, we do so in the midst of an election season unfortunately marked by dangerous…
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