Fear Of Deportation Spurs 4 Females To Drop Domestic Punishment Situations In Denver

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detain an immigrant on Oct. 14, 2015, in Los Angeles.

Denver City Attorney Kristin Bronson states the current presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement representatives in courtrooms is deterring undocumented crime witnesses, including misuse sufferers, from testifying.

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