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Oregon AG hails victory in lawsuit over crime victim funds
- Oregon AG Dan Rayfield calls the VOCA/VAWA ruling a 'huge win' for community safety, protecting services for survivors.
- The federal government reversed its initial decision, ensuring survivors won't need to prove immigration status to access VOCA-funded services.
- The suit, filed Aug. 18, was supported by a coalition of 20 attorneys general challenging federal conditions on VOCA grants.
- VOCA funds, funded by criminal fines, are intended to support victims and should not be revoked for political reasons, according to Rayfield.
- State Rep. Tawna Sanchez highlighted VOCA funding's importance, warning reductions could devastate programs for vulnerable populations.
- Nationwide, VOCA funds assist nearly 9 million crime victims annually, underscoring the program's reach.
- The issue arose from a Trump administration directive tying VOCA/VAWA funds to immigration enforcement conditions.
- AG Rayfield and colleagues argued the government lacked congressional authorization to attach political conditions to grants.
- The Oregon attorney general stressed crisis response for survivors is non-optional and must remain accessible.
- KATU News reference confirms Rayfield's post on social media announcing the reversal.
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