Across the world, millions are subjected to physical and psychological torture and other forms of politically motivated violence and abuse. Now more than ever, The United States has become a safe escape for these victims of torture. The United States government estimates that over 500,000 immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers in the United States have been victims of politically motivated torture. According to the United States government, these survivors have come to the United States from Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.