Tahirih Justice Center

06/12/2026

After months of stalled progress on a bill to end child marriage in Ohio with no exceptions, the Ohio Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to advance the bill! We urge the Senate to take the bill up for a floor vote.

Thank you to the many courageous survivors and advocates who have spoken out in support of this legislation - your voices matter and made this progress possible.

06/08/2026

This International Children’s Day, we celebrate the rights, dreams, and potential of every child.✨

Every child deserves the freedom to choose their own future, no matter where they are born. Yet child marriage continues to rob young people of that freedom, exposing them to coercion, abuse, and lasting harm. Right here in the United States, child marriage remains legal in more than half of U.S. states.

At Tahirih, we are committed to ending child marriage across the United States and ensuring every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and shape their future on their own terms. Learn more and join the movement: https://www.tahirih.org/what-we-do/policy-advocacy/child-marriage-policy/

06/05/2026

Early this morning, the Senate voted to pass a bill giving $70 billion more dollars to further supercharge immigration enforcement, with no accountability for past and current harms and no reforms to stop the ongoing human rights violations we're witnessing.

For immigrant survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other crimes, increased immigration enforcement only pushes them deeper into the shadows and makes them more afraid to seek help from law enforcement. No one should be more afraid to call for help than to stay with their abuser.

This harmful bill now moves to the House. Now is our last chance to make our voices heard and to tell Congress to fund safety for survivors and our communities, not deportation, jails like Delaney Hall and Dilley, and the painful separation of families.

Contact your House representatives today to tell them to vote NO on this funding bill!

06/04/2026

We're celebrating a win in the courts for immigrant survivors of domestic and sexual violence and human trafficking! In the case ICWC v. Noem, a U.S. district court judge issued a ruling that restored protection from deportation and detention for immigrants in the process of applying for a U visa, T visa, or VAWA self-petition since they have pending protections specifically designed to safeguard them as victims of crime, trafficking, and domestic violence.

“This is a deeply important victory for immigrant survivors,” said CEO Archi Pyati. “For years, Congress has recognized that survivors need protection, not punishment, and the importance of ensuring that all victims and witnesses feel safe to come forward and report crime. Targeting survivors of crime with punitive action not only worsens community safety, it’s the wrong thing to do.”

In an article by Sarah Lehr of Wisconsin Public Radio, one of the plaintiffs Yessenia Ruano said, "it felt like a “ray of hope” — not just for her, but for the other plaintiffs as well."

Tahirih is thrilled to see these protections restored by the court for our clients and all survivors across the country who are now safer.

Yessenia Ruano self-deported to El Salvador last year after immigration officials denied her request to stay in the country. Now, a federal judge says she must be allowed to return to the U.S.

06/03/2026

As Congress comes back from recess this week, they're considering another massive $70 billion increase in funding for immigration enforcement — without meaningful accountability or safeguards to prevent harm.

We need your help! Congress must not provide one more cent for unchecked immigration enforcement policies and practices that push vulnerable survivors deeper into the shadows.

Contact your representatives now and tell them to oppose this bill! https://act.tahirih.org/a/not-one-more-cent

06/01/2026

Did you know that 33% of Tahirih staff identify as immigrants, 52% have immigrant parents, and 13 different languages are spoken within our team? Our different identities and beliefs are essential to our work supporting immigrant survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

05/29/2026

Journey to Justice ✨⁠
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Thank you to everyone who showed up, shared space with us, and helped make this event so meaningful. Your voices, presence, and support remind us why this work matters.

05/27/2026

Taking care of your mental health and well-being is critically important for people who serve trauma survivors - like our staff! As we close out Mental Health Awareness Month, we asked our staff what they do to support themselves and manage stress.

Help add to our list! Tell us in the comments - what's your favorite self-care activity to support your mental health?

05/22/2026

What an incredible evening coming together for our Journey to Justice event this week! We were so grateful to gather with our supporters, pro bono partners, and survivors in community as we reflected on the impact we can create together.

We were especially honored to recognize the partners who make this work possible - shout out to our honorees Latham & Watkins LLP, Fenwick & West LLP, Perkins Coie LLP, and Constitutional Accountability Center.

We were inspired by the powerful conversation between our client Judy* and her advocate, which reminded us of the importance of standing alongside survivors as they navigate their journeys toward safety and justice. We also heard from our CEO, Archi Pyati, who delivered a powerful call to action to continue this vital work together.

Thank you to our Board members, especially our Board Chair and host for the evening Tara Hogan Charles, staff, vendors, and everyone who attended. Your partnership continues to move this work forward in meaningful ways.

We want to especially acknowledge our sponsors - this event would not have been possible without their support. ⁠

Vendors:
Firm
The Showroom
GetPlated Catering
Atlas Promting
de Casa Designs
Johns Photography
Dan Goldman Events & Production
Massive Entertainment
Mj Valet
Ace Beverage Fine Wines and Spirits
AFR Furniture Rental
Uno translation services