Policies & Analysis
Learn more about the policies and actions taken by the Trump-Vance administration, and how they threaten communities, freedoms, and democracy.
The Trump-Vance Administration is trying to
Allow the detention and deportation of crime victims
This policy authorizes the detention and deportation of crime victims who have or could qualify for immigration protections.
Interim Guidance on Civil Immigration Enforcement Actions Involving Current or Potential Beneficiaries of Victim-Based Immigration Benefits
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January 30, 2025
This policy allows, for the first time in decades, the detention and deportation of immigrants survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other serious crimes, without regard for the many protections Congress put in place for them. DHS is applying this policy to immigrants with "deferred action," a legal status that allows them to remain in the country, and to people with pending applications for visas specifically for crime victims.
People are fighting back
How communities are responding
Democracy 2025 and our partners are ready to counter threats to people's rights, justice, and equality in courtrooms and communities across the country. Learn more about how people and communities are responding to this harmful policy:
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