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Demaj v. Sakaj (D. Conn. Feb. 14, 2012)
In the case of Demaj v. Sakaj, the court denied a motion to compel a U Visa file in a child custody case, finding that the disclosure would undermine the purpose of the statute meant to protect the confidentiality of applications. The court emphasized that the purpose of 8 U.S.C. § 1367 is “to protect…
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Demaj v. Sakaj (D. Conn. Mar. 18, 2013)
Motion to Compel U Visa file in child custody case was denied, finding that the disclosure would undermine the purpose of the statute meant to protect the confidentiality of applications. Disclosure of documents relating to the victim’s U Visa contradicts the purpose of 8 U.S.C. § 1367, which is “to protect the confidentiality of the…
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Court Rulings Confirm Federal VAWA Confidentiality Protections Bar Discovery of VAWA Confidentiality Protected Information in State Family Court Proceedings
This factsheet provides an introduction to VAWA confidentiality, an overview of the decisions in Hawke v. United States Department of Homeland Security and Demaj v. Sakaj, and implications of the Hawke and Demaj decisions in state family court cases.
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Connecticut General Statutes 46b-38b – U Visa
Connecticut Code Section 46b-38b(e)(5) requires that every police department in the state designate at least one official responsible for U visa certification who assist immigrant victims with U visa certification. The statute further requires that the Police Officer Standards and Training Council issue detailed U visa certification protocols that are to be adopted by each…
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Connecticut Public Benefits Screening Chart
Connecticut – This public benefits screening chart helps immigrants, refugees, judges, victim advocates and attorneys quickly understand which state and federal public benefits an immigrant or refugee qualifies for in each state. Eligibility varies by state, by immigration status, by victim-based legal immigration application filed, by date of entry into the U.S. and by benefits program. This tool is…
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Connecticut U Visa Law Enforcement Protocol
The Connecticut Officer Standards and Training Council issued a detailed protocol setting out U and T visa certification policies and training requirements for law enforcement agencies in Connecticut. General Notice 10-01. “Adoption of a Uniform Connecticut Law Enforcement Protocol for Treating Victims of Family Violence Whose Immigration Status is Questionable.” This implements the provisions of…
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