DOJ Requiring Citizenship Proof for Domestic Violence Services

Monday, October 06, 2025

A coalition of states sued the Trump administration on Wednesday over a rule change requiring survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence to immediately prove their citizenship status in order to receive certain federal aid.

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New York AG Letitia James and the top prosecutors from 19 other states announce that they are suing the Trump administration to block new restrictions on federal funding to help some victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

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-- NBC News (@nbcnews.com) Oct 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM

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Yet another reason for female tourists to avoid the US.

#1 | Posted by Zed at 2025-10-02 09:39 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

This is what Republicans mean when they say they are restoring Traditional American Values.

#2 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-10-02 09:44 AM | Reply

Make Abuse Great Again!

#3 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2025-10-03 11:04 AM | Reply

It's the MAGAnite thing to do.

#4 | Posted by Corky at 2025-10-03 11:11 AM | Reply

This idiotic ukase prohibits Permanent Residents (green card holders), as well as foreign tourists, from seeking Justice Dept assistance after they have been sexually or domestically abused.

Republicans certainly know how to pick a President.