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Undocumented Woman in Texas Charged After Seeking Protection from Abuser

HeadlineMar 03, 2017

In more news from Texas, a woman arrested by immigration officials at a courthouse where she was seeking a protective order against an abusive boyfriend has now been charged with illegal re-entry to the United States. County officials believe that the agents acted after a tip-off from Irvin Gonzalez’s alleged abuser. Women’s rights advocates have argued that the arrest of Gonzalez sends a message to survivors that if they seek help, they will be deported or jailed.

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