Woman faces deportation for reporting violence

XicanoPwr has the story of Emelina Ramirez, who called the police after she was attacked by her roommates and now faces deportation.
We’ve talked about the broader issue of violence against immigrant women before. Emelina’s story is heartbreaking, and a total outrage.
For resources for immigrant victims of violence, see Legal Momentum’s Immigrant Women Program.

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