Rocío, a victim of domestic abuse, illustrates the struggle many undocumented immigrants face, lacking support from legal protections and government assistance in Texas.
Glenaan O'Neil from Raíces highlights the manipulative power dynamics where immigration status is used as leverage to control victims, rendering them powerless.
Undocumented immigrants experience intimate partner violence similar to citizens yet often avoid seeking help due to fear of deportation and lack of resources.
The Violence Against Women Act was established in response to the growing acknowledgment of domestic abuse among vulnerable populations like undocumented immigrants.
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