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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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