One plaintiff, identified in court documents as Grace, fled Guatemala after she and her children were sexually assaulted and beaten by her partner of more than 20 years, who disparaged her indigenous heritage. Grace went to local authorities — who instead helped her partner evict her from their home. Another, named Carmen, fled with her daughter after they were targeted by local gangs that knew she had fled her abusive husband and that they were alone.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 19, 2018 18:54 UTC