OLYMPIA, Wash. – Attorneys general from 20 states, including Washington and Oregon, have taken legal action against the Trump administration. They aim to block new restrictions on federal funding intended for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, targets a new Justice Department rule. This rule prevents states from offering services to survivors who cannot immediately verify their immigration status.

The legal action follows an August directive from the Justice Department. This directive informed states they could no longer use certain victim and justice assistance grants to serve undocumented immigrants.

The attorneys general argue that these new restrictions hinder critical support for vulnerable populations. They believe the rule unjustly l

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