The Biden administration will convert a government office created by former President Donald Trump that had assisted Americans who were victims of crimes committed by illegal immigrants to focus instead on helping immigrants who are crime victims.
The move is one of two major changes, along with speeding up the visa process for immigrant victims, announced over the past week that would place a greater emphasis on caring for immigrant victims who may be scared or confused about how to report crimes. It marks another 180-degree change in policy and tone from Trump’s staunchly anti-illegal immigration messaging.
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