Gang Violence, Domestic Abuse Can No Longer be Used to Claim Asylum Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email William Martinez, 11, left, is hugged by his mother Jenny Martinez, who came to the U.S. from El Salvador seeking asylum due to domestic violence she suffered. ( Lynne Sladky / AP Photo ) Produced by Alexandra Botti and Oliver Lazarus Hosted by Tanzina Vega Produced by PRI and WNYC