· Montana Lawyer · By Shahid Haque · From the Border Crossing Law Firm media archive.
In this Montana Lawyer article, Shahid Haque explains how immigration status can become a tool of control in abusive relationships. He describes the barriers immigrant survivors face and outlines possible protections, including relief under the Violence Against Women Act and U and T visas.
The article reflects a longstanding part of Shahid's practice: helping immigrant survivors whose legal status has been used against them by an abuser. Published for Montana attorneys, it also served as a call for more lawyers to understand these cases and assist survivors.