The nation’s leading LGBTQ immigrant rights organization.

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David’s Story

Growing up in the country of Georgia, homophobia was all around me. I was blackmailed by someone who threatened to out me publicly. Faced with violence or even death, I knew I had to get out. I fled Georgia and came to the United States in 2008.

Since winning asylum, I’ve become a celebrated artist, channeling my experiences into my work. I can proudly be who I am, wherever I am, existing without fear of persecution because I’m gay.

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Press Statement: End Border Policies with Brutal Impact on LGBTQ Asylum Seekers

Aaron C. Morris, Executive Director: “Blocking refugees from entering into the U.S. under a pretext of protecting public health is an absolute abomination. It goes against what Americans have stood for throughout our nation’s history: creating a safe and prosperous future for people who escape persecution. These programs severely compromise the health and safety of asylum seekers, and seriously undermine their right to due process…
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Client Stories

Edafe is a gay refugee from Nigeria who was granted asylum. He is now an activist, author, and founded a refugee shelter.

Carla had few options for reuniting with Cecily, the love of her life. Our attorneys advocated fiercely for her, and succeeded.

Andrew and Elad had fraternal twin sons via surrogacy. One of the boys was treated as a U.S. citizen, and the other was not.
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