ASISTA
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ASISTA
@asista.bsky.social
ASISTA is a national network of attorneys and advocates working at the intersection of immigration and gender-based violence. Through policy change and legal support, we are challenging the oppressive systems that endanger survivors.

www.asistahelp.org
Imagine fleeing abuse at home, only to be hunted down by ICE at the domestic violence shelter. Thank you to @motherjones.com for shining a light on this completely preventable nightmare now unfolding. Our Legal & Policy Director, Cristina Velez, shares some thoughts in the article.
Local domestic violence advocates say the prospect of ICE appearing at shelters is their worst fear. Trump rescinded Biden admin guidance characterizing #domesticviolence shelters & others as “protected spaces” where immigration enforcement should not take place. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
LA's ICE raids are impacting domestic violence shelters
These programs "should be safe sanctuaries—and we can't even guarantee that anymore."
www.motherjones.com
June 14, 2025 at 2:01 AM
So proud to be one of the winners of #P4A2025! Huge thanks to the good people @projectforawesome.bsky.social & everyone who voted for ASISTA. You're fueling safety & justice for immigrant survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault, today & into the future. We're grateful & energized!
ASISTA is a network of attorneys and advocates across the nation working at the intersection of immigration and gender-based violence.

Through policy change and legal support, ASISTA is challenging the oppressive systems that endanger survivors. #P4A2025
May 30, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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ASISTA needs your help more than ever. ASISTA is the charity I've been telling you about that helps persons without documentation who are victims of domestic and sexual violence. Here is a FREE thing you can do! Vote for ASISTA at #P4A2025!

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Project For Awesome 2025
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February 14, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Have you voted for ASISTA's video yet? Charities with the most votes receive the funds during Project for Awesome. The time is now...to vote. #p4a2025
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February 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM