Republicans Say This Anti-Immigrant Bill Will Protect Victims of Abuse. It Will Do the Opposite.

The Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act passed the House last week .

It would make it easier to deport domestic or sexual abusers, whether or not they have been convicted of a crime.

In practice, advocates warn, it can be used against domestic violence survivors who face false allegations from their abusers.

A woman who physically fights back against an abuser could also be subject to deportation.

Other advocates worry that the legislation would embolden abusers and have a chilling effect on victims who might otherwise report the abuse.

The legislation comes as Trump dismantles other protections for domestic violence survivors.

The fight against H.R.30 is about more than just one bill.

“We are living in a time of extreme anti-immigrant propaganda and hysteria,” he said.

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