Alliance for Immigrant Survivors
@immigrantsurvivors.bsky.social
AIS is a national network of advocates and allies dedicated to defending and advocating for policies that ensure immigrant survivors of gender-based violence have access to life-saving protections that all survivors of violence deserve.
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According to a new survey report from the Alliance for Immigrant Survivors, over 75% of advocates reported immigrant survivors of #genderbasedviolence have concerns about calling the police. bit.ly/ais-advocate... @asista.bsky.social #ClimateOfFear
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The #SupremeCourt will review a Ninth Circuit ruling that struck down the government’s prior “turnback” policy, which blocked people from seeking asylum at ports of entry and forced them back to Mexico.
Our organizations are serving as co-counsel in this case. Read more below.
Our organizations are serving as co-counsel in this case. Read more below.
SCOTUS to Hear Case on Turnbacks of Asylum Seekers
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case about whether it was illegal for the U.S. government to turn away asylum seekers at the border.
www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org
November 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The #SupremeCourt will review a Ninth Circuit ruling that struck down the government’s prior “turnback” policy, which blocked people from seeking asylum at ports of entry and forced them back to Mexico.
Our organizations are serving as co-counsel in this case. Read more below.
Our organizations are serving as co-counsel in this case. Read more below.
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So deeply grateful for @jessethorn.bsky.social's support 🙏💕! No one should die seeking safety. We fight back with legal aid, food, and hope. Join the fight. Donate today. ✊ #BuildHopeNotWalls
Again, if you want to help: @alotrolado-org.bsky.social does direct service for people on both sides of the border. Food, shelter, legal training and assistance. We have raised over $350,000 and they need more. Please help.
alotrolado.networkforgood.com/projects/246...
alotrolado.networkforgood.com/projects/246...
Build Hope, Not Walls
Be the last line of defense. Join the fight for immigrants’ rights. The United States government is shutting its doors to refugees, expanding internment camps, and unleashing mass deportation program...
alotrolado.networkforgood.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
So deeply grateful for @jessethorn.bsky.social's support 🙏💕! No one should die seeking safety. We fight back with legal aid, food, and hope. Join the fight. Donate today. ✊ #BuildHopeNotWalls
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“The truth is, my mom would not have died if immigration had not deported her."
Nory's mother, Estela, had health issues and died months after deportation because she couldn't access the care she needed to survive.
No one should be deported to their death.
https://bit.ly/3XkRjDv
Nory's mother, Estela, had health issues and died months after deportation because she couldn't access the care she needed to survive.
No one should be deported to their death.
https://bit.ly/3XkRjDv
Nory and her mother were deported together. Then she was orphaned.
Estela’s death at 45 followed her rapid deportation, leaving her teenage daughter to navigate a new life in Guatemala on her own — afraid of the same gang violence her mother originally fled.
19thnews.org
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“The truth is, my mom would not have died if immigration had not deported her."
Nory's mother, Estela, had health issues and died months after deportation because she couldn't access the care she needed to survive.
No one should be deported to their death.
https://bit.ly/3XkRjDv
Nory's mother, Estela, had health issues and died months after deportation because she couldn't access the care she needed to survive.
No one should be deported to their death.
https://bit.ly/3XkRjDv
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ICYMI: Day of the Dead vigils remember immigrant neighbors who’ve died while in ICE custody
“I didn’t know him, but he could have been my brother, he could have been a neighbor, he could have been my family.”
americasvoicecnn.substack.com/p/day-of-the...
“I didn’t know him, but he could have been my brother, he could have been a neighbor, he could have been my family.”
americasvoicecnn.substack.com/p/day-of-the...
Day Of The Dead: Honoring Immigrants Who've Died In ICE Custody
“I didn’t know him, but he could have been my brother, he could have been a neighbor, he could have been my family,” said one vigil attendee in Chicago.
americasvoicecnn.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
ICYMI: Day of the Dead vigils remember immigrant neighbors who’ve died while in ICE custody
“I didn’t know him, but he could have been my brother, he could have been a neighbor, he could have been my family.”
americasvoicecnn.substack.com/p/day-of-the...
“I didn’t know him, but he could have been my brother, he could have been a neighbor, he could have been my family.”
americasvoicecnn.substack.com/p/day-of-the...
"All the while, Lydia says Keith refused to provide the documents she needed for a green card without which she couldn’t work legally or support her children on her own. Lydia explains how Keith weaponized her #immigration status & what happened after she finally filed a protective order in August."
Lydia immigrated from Canada with two children and married Keith in 2019. In this as-told-to, she explains how her husband weaponized her immigration status and what happened when she finally filed a protective order this August.
My Husband Told the Sheriff to Report Me to ICE
Lydia immigrated from Canada with two children and married Keith in 2019. In this as-told-to, she explains how her husband weaponized her immigration status and what happened when she finally filed a protective order this August.
www.thecut.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
"All the while, Lydia says Keith refused to provide the documents she needed for a green card without which she couldn’t work legally or support her children on her own. Lydia explains how Keith weaponized her #immigration status & what happened after she finally filed a protective order in August."
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Last week, our colleagues at Cooley LLP partnered with NIJC's Recent Arrivals team to host a workshop to help people apply for asylum. We prepared seven initial asylum applications for immigrant community members, helping them with the first step toward security here in the United States.
November 3, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Last week, our colleagues at Cooley LLP partnered with NIJC's Recent Arrivals team to host a workshop to help people apply for asylum. We prepared seven initial asylum applications for immigrant community members, helping them with the first step toward security here in the United States.
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From pandemic-era spikes in violence to the Trump administration’s recent budget cuts, how are advocates and policy experts addressing the ongoing domestic violence crisis? Chris joined #OnTheIssuesPod with @michelebgoodwin.bsky.social at @msmagazine.com to discuss: msmagazine.com/podcast/shat...
Shattering the Silence on Domestic Violence (with Lauren Schuster and Chris Negri)
Transcript: 00:00:00.000 Dr. Michele Goodwin: Welcome to On the Issues with Michele Goodwin at Ms. Magazine, a show where we report, rebel, and you know we tell it just like it is. On this show,
msmagazine.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:33 PM
From pandemic-era spikes in violence to the Trump administration’s recent budget cuts, how are advocates and policy experts addressing the ongoing domestic violence crisis? Chris joined #OnTheIssuesPod with @michelebgoodwin.bsky.social at @msmagazine.com to discuss: msmagazine.com/podcast/shat...
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Green card holders have certain rights protected under the U.S. Constitution.
If you're a green card holder, make sure you know your rights and the risks you may face under the current Trump administration.
Learn more: www.nilc.org/resources/gr...
If you're a green card holder, make sure you know your rights and the risks you may face under the current Trump administration.
Learn more: www.nilc.org/resources/gr...
November 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Green card holders have certain rights protected under the U.S. Constitution.
If you're a green card holder, make sure you know your rights and the risks you may face under the current Trump administration.
Learn more: www.nilc.org/resources/gr...
If you're a green card holder, make sure you know your rights and the risks you may face under the current Trump administration.
Learn more: www.nilc.org/resources/gr...
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Great piece by Kanti Salgadu, Survivor Leader & Advocate, who fought for #AB1362 but would have been excluded from the protections enacted. We celebrate & we keep fighting to protect all workers
https://calmatters.org/commentary/2025/11/california-law-human-trafficking/
#humantrafficking
https://calmatters.org/commentary/2025/11/california-law-human-trafficking/
#humantrafficking
Opinion | They took her passport and treated her ‘like property.’ Will a new California law help workers like her?
California's newly signed law regulates recruiters of foreign workers to cut down on human trafficking, a form of modern slavery.
calmatters.org
November 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Great piece by Kanti Salgadu, Survivor Leader & Advocate, who fought for #AB1362 but would have been excluded from the protections enacted. We celebrate & we keep fighting to protect all workers
https://calmatters.org/commentary/2025/11/california-law-human-trafficking/
#humantrafficking
https://calmatters.org/commentary/2025/11/california-law-human-trafficking/
#humantrafficking
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Tens of thousands of at-risk refugees who were stringently vetted have been waiting in refugee camps, some for years, to be admitted to the United States.” www.interfaithimmigration.org/2025/10/14/f... #RefugeesWelcome
October 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Tens of thousands of at-risk refugees who were stringently vetted have been waiting in refugee camps, some for years, to be admitted to the United States.” www.interfaithimmigration.org/2025/10/14/f... #RefugeesWelcome
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There is nothing normal about criminalizing & brutalizing families that include undocumented folks - regardless of what day of the year it is.
Every child in America deserves dignity, respect, & care.
Every child in America deserves dignity, respect, & care.
October 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
There is nothing normal about criminalizing & brutalizing families that include undocumented folks - regardless of what day of the year it is.
Every child in America deserves dignity, respect, & care.
Every child in America deserves dignity, respect, & care.
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In 2018, the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy tore thousands of children from their parents. Years later, many remain separated.
Our report highlights new government records and the struggle to end a troubling immigration policy, shedding light on a dark chapter in U.S. history.
Our report highlights new government records and the struggle to end a troubling immigration policy, shedding light on a dark chapter in U.S. history.
A Look Back at the Family Separation Policy: The Struggle to Uncover the Truth Behind the Trump Administration's Wrongdoings- American Immigration Council
Our platform analyzes new records about the U.S. government’s chaotic implementation of family separations during the zero-tolerance period.
www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org
October 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
In 2018, the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy tore thousands of children from their parents. Years later, many remain separated.
Our report highlights new government records and the struggle to end a troubling immigration policy, shedding light on a dark chapter in U.S. history.
Our report highlights new government records and the struggle to end a troubling immigration policy, shedding light on a dark chapter in U.S. history.
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Genesis is only 19 years old, but when her mother was kidnapped by ICE, she was left with no choice but to care for her younger sister, pay the family’s bills, and do all this while going to school.
We cannot allow ICE to continue tearing families apart.
We cannot allow ICE to continue tearing families apart.
October 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Genesis is only 19 years old, but when her mother was kidnapped by ICE, she was left with no choice but to care for her younger sister, pay the family’s bills, and do all this while going to school.
We cannot allow ICE to continue tearing families apart.
We cannot allow ICE to continue tearing families apart.
This #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, AIS is celebrating the survivors, advocates, organizations, policymakers, and allies who make this movement possible. Thank you for being here, for caring, and for being a part of our community! Our statement 👉🏽 www.immigrantsurvivors.org/2025-dvam-st... #DVAM
October 28, 2025 at 4:52 PM
This #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, AIS is celebrating the survivors, advocates, organizations, policymakers, and allies who make this movement possible. Thank you for being here, for caring, and for being a part of our community! Our statement 👉🏽 www.immigrantsurvivors.org/2025-dvam-st... #DVAM
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National Immigrants Day commemorates the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty, an enduring symbol of hope and the opportunity to build a better life. One hundred and thirty-nine years later, the promise of protection from persecution and the very foundation of our democracy, are in jeopardy.
October 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
National Immigrants Day commemorates the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty, an enduring symbol of hope and the opportunity to build a better life. One hundred and thirty-nine years later, the promise of protection from persecution and the very foundation of our democracy, are in jeopardy.
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new from @tusk81.bsky.social:
A coalition of over 56 national, faith-based organizations is condemning the Trump administration’s reported plan to slash refugee admissions into the U.S. to a record low.
A coalition of over 56 national, faith-based organizations is condemning the Trump administration’s reported plan to slash refugee admissions into the U.S. to a record low.
Dozens Of Faith Groups Rebuke Slashing Of Refugee Admissions To Historic Low: ‘Abandoning Refugees Fleeing Persecution And War’
The administration's reported plan to slash refugee admissions to just 7,500 individuals in the next fiscal year will strand thousands of vetted refugees who were waiting to begin new lives here.
americasvoicecnn.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
new from @tusk81.bsky.social:
A coalition of over 56 national, faith-based organizations is condemning the Trump administration’s reported plan to slash refugee admissions into the U.S. to a record low.
A coalition of over 56 national, faith-based organizations is condemning the Trump administration’s reported plan to slash refugee admissions into the U.S. to a record low.
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Calling Congressional offices can be intimidating, but with the ongoing government shutdown, your representatives need to hear from you now more than ever. Do farm chores with Ashleigh as you learn about how to contact your Congressperson.
October 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Calling Congressional offices can be intimidating, but with the ongoing government shutdown, your representatives need to hear from you now more than ever. Do farm chores with Ashleigh as you learn about how to contact your Congressperson.
As a result, whether a survivor will actually see their abuser’s firearms confiscated in Washington depends heavily on where they live — and what their local courts, police or prosecutors think of the law. www.investigatewest.org/many-wa-coun... #DVAM
Washington state requires certain alleged domestic abusers to surrender their guns, but many counties lack mechanisms to actually verify if guns are turned over, relying on the honor system instead. www.investigatewest.org/many-wa-coun...
Many Washington counties don't verify abusers turned in guns
While some counties are devoting money to track down guns, others rely on the honor system to ensure firearms are turned over
www.investigatewest.org
October 27, 2025 at 5:58 PM
As a result, whether a survivor will actually see their abuser’s firearms confiscated in Washington depends heavily on where they live — and what their local courts, police or prosecutors think of the law. www.investigatewest.org/many-wa-coun... #DVAM
Wanting to help immigrants has motivated Garcia to pursue her dream of becoming an attorney. She posted a video celebrating the completion of her 1st year as a law student. “Watch me turn pain into purpose and grow into a law student in my home country.”
www.refinery29.com/en-us/latina...
www.refinery29.com/en-us/latina...
On TikTok, Women Deported From the U.S. Are Boldly Telling Their Stories
On TikTok, women deported from the U.S. are reclaiming their voices and documenting what life really looks like after deportation.
www.refinery29.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Wanting to help immigrants has motivated Garcia to pursue her dream of becoming an attorney. She posted a video celebrating the completion of her 1st year as a law student. “Watch me turn pain into purpose and grow into a law student in my home country.”
www.refinery29.com/en-us/latina...
www.refinery29.com/en-us/latina...
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Family-friendly workplaces are good for workers, businesses, and the economy as a whole. This National Work & Family Month, we're joining @abetterbalance.org in calling for essential workplace protections like paid leave, paid sick time, flexibility, and more.
October 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Family-friendly workplaces are good for workers, businesses, and the economy as a whole. This National Work & Family Month, we're joining @abetterbalance.org in calling for essential workplace protections like paid leave, paid sick time, flexibility, and more.
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NEW: AILA member Michael Vastine describes the Administration's efforts to defund the National Qualified Representative Program, which provides legal counsel to detained immigrants who cannot competently represent themselves. https://bit.ly/43kAV9u
Think Immigration: Protect Due Process for Immigrants who Cannot Represent Themselves in Court: It Just Makes Cents
AILA Member Michael Vastine describes the Administration's efforts to de-fund the National Qualified Representative Program - providing legal counsel to detained immigrants who cannot competently repr...
bit.ly
October 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
NEW: AILA member Michael Vastine describes the Administration's efforts to defund the National Qualified Representative Program, which provides legal counsel to detained immigrants who cannot competently represent themselves. https://bit.ly/43kAV9u
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Four months ago, Yessenia Ruano put her home in Wisconsin up for rent, packed a few bags and left for her native El Salvador. Now, she is among immigrant women who say ICE is wrongfully detaining and deporting domestic violence or human trafficking victims. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/u...
She Self-Deported. Now She and Other Crime Survivors Are Suing ICE.
www.nytimes.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Four months ago, Yessenia Ruano put her home in Wisconsin up for rent, packed a few bags and left for her native El Salvador. Now, she is among immigrant women who say ICE is wrongfully detaining and deporting domestic violence or human trafficking victims. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/u...
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"The administration has fired more than 83 immigration judges since President Donald Trump took office...That leaves fewer than 600 immigration judges nationally to hear roughly 3.8 million pending cases." https://bit.ly/470mQAq
Trump administration fires Seattle immigration judge despite huge case backlog
The Trump administration wants more immigration judges to work through a huge backlog of cases. So why is it firing judges? A Seattle judge’s record deepens the mystery.
bit.ly
October 21, 2025 at 4:53 PM
"The administration has fired more than 83 immigration judges since President Donald Trump took office...That leaves fewer than 600 immigration judges nationally to hear roughly 3.8 million pending cases." https://bit.ly/470mQAq
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October 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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🧡 To our immigrant neighbors:
You are not alone. You belong. You are the city.
We fight with you. We march for you. We build together.
You are not alone. You belong. You are the city.
We fight with you. We march for you. We build together.
October 20, 2025 at 4:56 AM
🧡 To our immigrant neighbors:
You are not alone. You belong. You are the city.
We fight with you. We march for you. We build together.
You are not alone. You belong. You are the city.
We fight with you. We march for you. We build together.