Report: ICE detains domestic violence victim in court

An undocumented woman who was allegedly a victim of domestic violence was reportedly arrested last week in a courthouse by immigration agents.

The El Paso Times reported Wednesday that six federal immigration agents went to the El Paso County Courthouse and arrested an undocumented woman who got a protective order alleging she was a victim of domestic violence.

“Our clients come to us at the lowest point in their lives,” said El Paso County Attorney Jo Anne Bernal, whose office represents domestic abuse victims. 

{mosads}“Many of them are so frightened of coming to us because of possible immigration concerns.”

Bernal said she believes immigration officials were tipped off by the woman’s alleged abuser.