Cases & Advocacy

In re Y.G.

by Dan Mahoney | Jul 31, 2009 | Gay asylum, Transgender asylum, trans immigrant, lgbt undocumented immigration, transgender immigrant

Y.G. is a transgender woman from Mexico who suffered severe physical and mental abuse from her family because of her gender identity. Growing up, her family insisted that she act more “masculine,” and she was physically abused when she refused. She went to the police, but they ignored her need for protection. In February 2007, Y.G. was badly beaten by gang members who left her bleeding from head wounds. Fearing for her life, she fled to the United States. In February 2009, she was...

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