Justice department halts violence against women grants for the ABA, sparking concerns

A recent letter from the American Bar Association (ABA) has revealed that all grant funding from the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women has been terminated, effective immediately. The abrupt announcement has left organizations scrambling to assess the potential impact on their operations and services.

The ABA's letter states, "As we consider our next steps, we must pause all work related to these grants."

Olivia Gray, founder of the Northeastern Oklahoma Indigenous Safety and Education organization, expressed deep concern over the situation.

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