Author Archives: Immigration Equality

Our Families and Allies, in the Headlines

February 6, 2013 / by Immigration Equality / Comments: 2

The past week has seen tremendous public attention, press coverage and ally support for LGBT immigrant families. From ‘The Washington Post’ to ‘The Colbert Report,’ major national news outlets have featured the voices of those working to ensure that immigration reform legislation includes our families. Read more

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Read: President Obama’s Immigration Proposal

January 30, 2013 / by Immigration Equality / Comments: 12

President Obama released his own framework for immigration reform, a proposal that specifically includes LGBT immigrant families. Read the White House’s proposal here. Read more

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Exiled

December 21, 2012 / by Immigration Equality / Comments: 10

We know the holidays are especially tough for those of you who are separated from your loved ones because of our country’s cruel immigration laws. Please know you are in our thoughts and that we are working to reunite you and end the threat of separation and exile so many others face. Read more

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Barrett Brick’s Global Vision Award Speech

September 17, 2012 / by Immigration Equality

On Thursday evening, Immigration Equality honored long-time activist Barrett Brick with our ‘Global Vision Award.’ The Award was presented during our annual Capital Reception in Washington, D.C.. Barrett, whose husband is South African, is one of the most recognized, and revered, LGBT advocates in the D.C. community. Read more

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Pelosi, Nadler, Honda, and 81 Members of Congress Urge Department of Homeland Security Again to Recognize LGBT Family Ties in Deportation Cases

August 1, 2012 / by Immigration Equality / Comments: 2

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), the ranking Democrat on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and lead sponsor of the United American Families Act, and Congressman Mike Honda (D-CA), Chair Emeritus of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus and lead sponsor of the Reuniting Families Act, were joined by 81 additional Members of Congress in pushing to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) families from continued and tragic separations in the immigration system. Read more

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