States sue DOJ over restrictions on victim aid and services
TL;DR
A coalition of 20 states and D.C. sued the Trump administration over a new DOJ rule requiring survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence to prove citizenship to access federal aid, arguing it endangers victims, strains resources, and creates ambiguity in service eligibility, potentially discouraging lawful residents and citizens from seeking help.
Topics:nationlaw-and-politics#citizenship-proof#doj#law-and-politics#lawsuit#sexual-assault-services#states
- States sue DOJ over rule requiring citizenship proof for sexual assault services Courthouse News
- Attorneys general sue Justice Department to block cuts to crime victims funds The Washington Post
- 20 state AGs sue Trump administration over rule that bars aid to some sex abuse and rape survivors NBC News
- States sue over US Justice Department's new restrictions on grants for domestic violence victims Reuters
- Colorado AG sues DOJ to protect domestic violence, crime victim services for immigrants 9News
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