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Legal Information: Federal

Know the Laws - By State

Please see below for state-specific laws that might be useful for victims and survivors of domestic violence. This information is written in a Q & A format and is meant to provide you with easy-to-understand information. You can also reach us at our Email Hotline if you have more specific questions.

Immigration information for victims of domestic violence, crime victims, and others.

VAWA protects federally subsidized tenants from being denied housing or from being evicted because they are the victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Information about how an order of protection, criminal conviction, or other circumstances can affect an abuser’s right to have a gun under federal law.

Information about military protection orders and confidentiality on military bases.