Violence & Safety
As of October 2025, protections against gender-based violence are weakening. The DOJ has reduced enforcement of clinic-access and civil rights laws, while funding for survivor services has declined. The Violence Against Women Act remains, but with limited oversight and fewer prosecutions. Rising domestic and political violence disproportionately endangers women, and safety increasingly depends on local support systems.
Wisconsin considering domestic violence safety measures
Wisconsin currently has no “red-flag” law, meaning there’s no way to temporarily remove guns from a person showing clear
Legal fights continue over grants under the Violence Against Women Act
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Justice changed the rules for Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grants — the
US Military: more accountability or a backslide for women?
At a closed-door meeting of senior military leaders in Quantico on September 30, 2025, Secretary of War Hegseth announced sweeping
Texas passes anti-red-flag legislation
In June of this year, Texas passed SB 1362, which bans state and local officials from recognizing, serving, or enforcing