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Wrongful arrests and convictions of immigrant victims of domestic violence stories from the field

We asked a number of shelters and organizations that work with survivors of domestic and sexual violence to answer a survey. Among the questions, we asked whether service providers had encountered immigrant survivors who had been apprehended by the police and charged with a crime related to the abuse those victims of domestic and sexual violence suffered. We heard stories from all over the United States. Below, we provide a few of those responses and offer context where appropriate.

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