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DOJ agrees not to restrict victim aid based on immigration status

“When a victim seeks help, the first question can never be concerning their immigration status,” said Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha.

On Monday, the coalition and the DOJ secured a binding resolution guaranteeing the federal government will not apply the restrictions to states’ Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance and Violence Against Women Act funds, Rhode Island Attorney Genera… [3346 chars]

Source: The Boston Globe | Published: 2025-11-24T22:08:24Z

Credit: The Boston Globe

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