 Tahirih has highlighted the possible dangers of recent , post @-@ 9 / 11 Congressional initiatives to enforce federal civil immigration law that may make immigrant women reluctant to report crime to authorities for fear of deportation . Specifically , Tahirih is concerned that the deputization of state and local police as immigration agents by the Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal ( CLEAR ) and Homeland Security Enhancement Acts would increase the barriers some women face to reach safety . After the CLEAR Act was reintroduced in June 2005 , Tahirih spearheaded a sign @-@ on letter to Congress from nearly 100 organizations that advocate for immigrant survivors of domestic violence , sexual assault , human trafficking , and other crimes . Tahirih works with other non @-@ governmental organizations like Amnesty International to promote its issues and advocate on legislative agenda . 
