She married a U.S. citizen. After she alleged abuse, he threatened deportation.
There has been a rise in the threat of deportations by abusers, said Esther Limb, Immigration Practice Director at Her Justice in New York City.
Immigration
ICE directed to pause immigration arrests at farms, hotels and restaurants
The move marks a significant pivot for the Trump administration, which has vowed to deport millions of immigrants living in the country without legal status.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia pleads not guilty to human smuggling charges in Tennessee
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported in error and returned to the U.S. last week, appeared in court to face human smuggling charges in Nashville.
Trump admin. can deploy National Guard to L.A. for now, appeals court rules
A federal appeals court temporarily halted a judge's ruling that had blocked the Trump administration from deploying members of the California National Guard in L.A.
Protests against immigration raids spring up in cities across U.S.
Protests that flared up in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement raids are beginning to spread across the country.
Blue state governors testify on "sanctuary" policies at heated hearing
Three Democratic governors defended their responses to the migrant crisis and dispute claims of failing to cooperate with federal authorities, according to remarks prepared for a congressional panel.
What to know about the L.A. immigration protests over ICE operations
Demonstrators hit the streets again in L.A. after President Trump deployed the National Guard due to protests against ICE raids.
DOJ tells prosecutors to prioritize cases stemming from immigration unrest
The Justice Department ordered its 93 federal prosecutors' offices to beef up preparations for criminal cases stemming from unrest around the country.
Protests against immigration raids continue to spread across the U.S.
Protests against ICE raids have continued to spread across the U.S. Here's a rundown of many of them.
TikTok's biggest star leaves U.S. after being detained by ICE agents
Khaby Lame rose to international fame during the pandemic without ever saying a word in his videos. He has over 162 million followers on TikTok.
Kosovo agrees to accept U.S. deportations of migrants from other countries
Kosovo, Europe's youngest country, has agreed to a Trump administration request to host 50 deportees from other countries.
700 Marines arrive in L.A. area amid ICE protests as Newsom files suit
Some 700 Marines have arrived to join National Guard troops in Los Angeles. California Gov. Gavin Newsom asked a court to block the deployment.
GOP leaders cite L.A. protests to push for quick passage of Trump agenda
The White House and Republican leaders in Congress are calling for quick passage of the centerpiece of President Trump's legislative agenda.
Poll: Trump deportation program nets positive approval, contrasting views on scope
Americans think tariffs will lead to higher prices; Trump's perceived goals fare better than his approach.
Trump's travel ban on nationals from 12 countries takes effect
President Trump's new ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries has taken effect amid rising tension over the president's escalating campaign of immigration enforcement.
Immigrants at ICE check-ins detained in basement of federal building in L.A.
Many undocumented immigrants who went to ICE check-in appointments at a federal building in L.A. this week were taken into custody, brought to the basement and held there, lawyers and family members say.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia brought back to U.S. to face human smuggling charges
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador in March, has been indicted and brought back to the U.S.
ICE arrests top 100,000 under Trump as officials expand detention efforts
Arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement during President Trump's second term topped 100,000 this week.
ICE official details risks for staff and detainees in Djibouti
A top Immigration and Customs Enforcement official detailed what she said were unsafe conditions faced by ICE staff and a group of migrants in Djibouti.
Trump officials weigh rule to prevent asylum-seekers from getting work permits
The Trump administration is considering a regulation that would prevent most asylum-seekers from getting work permits.
Over 130 retired judges file brief supporting Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan
The group of 138 former judges called the prosecution of judge Hannah Dugan an "egregious overreach by the executive branch."
Supreme Court lets Trump end program protecting Haitians, Venezuelans, others
The parole program, known as CHNV, temporarily protected roughly 532,000 people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela from the risk of deportation.
Trump admin. shakes up ICE leadership amid frustration with deportation levels
The Trump administration is replacing the head of the ICE branch that carries out arrests and deportations, according to three sources.
Judge directs Trump officials to lift pause on certain immigration applications
U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani ordered the Trump administration to lift a pause it imposed on various immigration applications.
Officer who arrested Georgia teen who was detained by ICE resigns
The officer whose traffic arrest of a 19-year-old undocumented college student led to her detention by ICE has resigned from the department.
World
Newly found prehistoric "giant rat" species named after princess
Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team
Hoax bomb threats affect at least 25 European flights in a week
French blood banks hit by cyberattack days after European freezer hacks
Ukraine says "insane attack" on aid center may have killed 70
Hackers can hijack grocery store freezers. What about our homes?
Mother, daughter dead in suspected grizzly bear attack in Canada
How other countries are reacting to the U.S. election results
