She Helped the Authorities Deport Her Abuser. Then They Deported Her Back to Him.
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The Trump administration is deporting U visa applicants, including crime victims, contrary to established ICE policy.
How This Affects You
If you are a crime victim who cooperated with law enforcement, you could face deportation despite U visa applications, undermining protections.
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The Trump administration has been deporting U visa applicants, including crime victims who cooperated with law enforcement, contrary to longstanding Immigration and Customs Enforcement policy. Carmen F., an immigrant from South America, was deported with her young son in July 2025 after helping authorities deport her abusive husband in March 2025. This action has led to a class-action lawsuit, *ICWC v. Noem*, filed in federal court in California in October by the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law. The lawsuit seeks to return Carmen and other deported survivors to the United States and obtain an injunction to stop ICE from deporting others in similar circumstances. A judge is expected to issue a decision on the case any day.
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A class-action lawsuit, *ICWC v. Noem*, was filed in federal court seeking to return deported survivors and stop further deportations.
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