Immigration,
Government
Jul. 16, 2018
New immigration policy will silence domestic violence victims
Terrified of deportation, and possible separation from their children, domestic violence victims are now less likely to report their victimization to law enforcement.
Julie Greenwald Marzouk
UC Berkeley Boalt Hall
Prior to joining the Chapman faculty, Julie was an immigration attorney in both nonprofit and private practice. Julie has published on domestic violence, asylum law and diversity issues. She was named Attorney of the Year in 2016 by the Daily Journal and California Lawyer for her work in immigration
Alba has lived in this country for 15 years. She has three children who are citizens of the United States. Alba's husband repeatedly beat her and threatened to kill her. One time Alba defended herself, leaving scratch marks on her husband's face. Alba's husband threatened to have her deported and called the police claiming that she was the primary aggressor. Alba was convicted of domestic violence, even though she was actually the victim.
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