Women in our own country are often subjected to domestic abuse, occasionally including permanent disfigurement; but its far more-common in foreign countries (acid thrown in faces, noses being cut off, etc.). Perhaps that sort of extreme abuse is one reason for the courts ruling? What follows is a portion of an article from Mother Jones magazines Web site: By Molly Redden On Tuesday, the countrys top immigration court ruled that some migrants escaping domestic violence may qualify for asylum in the United States. The decision, from the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), is a landmark: Its the first time that this court has recognized a protected group that primarily includes women. The ruling offers a glimmer of hope to asylum-seekers who have fled horrific abuse. The decision has also infuriated conservatives, who claim that the ruling is a veritable invitation to undocumented immigrants and marks a vast expansion of citizenship opportunities for foreigners.
Posted on: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 11:09:55 +0000
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