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Immigration Equality Blog
Why I March
As someone who is both an undocumented DREAMer and gay, I know what it’s like to be excluded. When I came out of the closet as gay, for a time, I lost my family’s support. When I came out as undocumented, I risked losing the country I’ve always called home. My little brother is also gay, and we’re separated by an ocean. I march for him. Read more
Fighting On All Fronts
We have always pushed for equality for lesbian and gay immigrant families on all fronts – legislative, judicial, and executive – and we are continuing to do so. In the coming days and weeks, our policy team will work with our long-time champion, Senator Leahy, to find the best way forward. If we need to amend the bill on the floor of the Senate, we will work to make that happen. Aside from that strategy, however, there are other opportunities on the horizon. Read more
Lesbian & Gay Immigrant Families Abandoned During Judiciary Committee Immigration Mark-up
Following months of threats and pressure by some Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) announced today he is withholding amendments to the immigration bill that would end discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) immigrant families. Read more
Senate Judiciary Committee Takes Up Immigration Bill – Leahy files Amendments for LGBT Families
This Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee will begin consideration of the bipartisan immigration bill that was introduced last month. Adding an amendment to protect our families in the committee is the best strategy for being included in a Senate immigration bill. Here are the three things you can do to ensure our families win. Read more
Immigration Equality Stands with Labor and Immigration Groups at May Day Rally
This May Day 2013 in New York City I was incredibly honored to have the opportunity to represent Immigration Equality, standing in solidarity with all of our allies in the fight for comprehensive, humane and inclusive immigration reform. Read more