Undocumented women experiencing domestic violence are trapped between the threat of deportation and enduring abuse at home. The anti-immigration policies of the Trump administration enhance this dilemma by increasing deportation fears, as victims risk their safety by approaching authorities. With ICE's aggressive deportation strategies, including daily quotas and community raids, fear has escalated among migrant communities. Organizations like Enlace Comunitario are feeling the impact as they continue to support victims, providing essential services but facing increased challenges due to the climate of fear surrounding immigration enforcement.
The fear of expulsion and family separation is leaving undocumented female victims of domestic violence facing an impossible choice: report the abuse and risk deportation, or remain in an abusive relationship.
ICE is eager to fill the government's quota of 3,000 deportations per day, and when an undocumented immigrant files a report denouncing abuse, the victim is essentially handing themselves over.
Fear among migrants who suffer from domestic violence has increased dramatically under this administration, especially as they witness detentions in their communities.
Organizations supporting victims of gender-based violence have been strained as they navigate the heightened fears and risks that undocumented women are facing.
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