AG BONDI TIGHTENS ASYLUM: DOJ NARROWS FAMILY AND DOMESTIC-VIOLENCE CLAIMS NATIONWIDE

Attorney General Pam Bondi issued two immigration rulings narrowing asylum eligibility, making it harder for families and survivors of domestic or gang violence to qualify. The DOJ orders restrict how claims based on family groups and domestic abuse are evaluated, with supporters saying standards are restored and critics warning vulnerable migrants will be left at risk. The move signals a broader federal enforcement escalation following August sanctuary pressure letters and is likely to trigger legal challenges.