Ayuda raises concern over recent USCIS Policy Manual revisions affecting VAWA self-petitioners. The changes risk imposing rigid evidentiary standards that fail to account for the realities of abuse and trauma, increasing the likelihood of unjust denials. Ayuda calls on USCIS to reconsider the guidance to ensure survivor safety remains paramount.

Ayuda condemns the killing of a woman during an ICE enforcement operation in Minneapolis on January 7 and calls for a thorough, independent, and transparent investigation into the use of deadly force. This tragic event underscores the lasting harm caused by aggressive immigration enforcement, which erodes trust and fuels fear rather than creating safety. Ayuda remains committed to advancing the rights, dignity, and safety of immigrant communities in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.