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Lambda Legal Shares FAQs for New DHS Guidelines for Same-Sex Binational Couples – Like Us
Frequently Asked Questions: Binational Same-Sex Couples FAQ Date: 10/01/2012 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently clarified that binational same-sex couples should be recognized for purposes of delaying or suspending removal and deportation proceedings. In this fact sheet, Lambda Legal … Continue reading
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Re-Posting August 6, 2012 Washington Blade Article on Same-Sex Binational Couples’ Struggle and DHS Status
Despite Assurances, LGBT Advocates Want More for Bi-National Couples By Chris Johnson on August 6, 2012 The US Department of Homeland Security The issue of keeping married bi-national gay couples together in the United States is receiving fresh attention as … Continue reading
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Reposting BuzzFeed Piece on Same-Sex Binational Couples’ Progress – I Hope
Got to say Hi to Chris Geidner at UNITY 12 in Las Vegas this week and thanked him for following this issue at MetroWeekly in the past and now at BuzzFeed. Thanks for all you do, Chris! ———————– Lawmakers and … Continue reading
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An American Family Goes to Court Tomorrow to Stay Together – Reposting from Stop the Deportations, The DOMA Project
Brian & Alfonso Fight DOMA Deportation in San Francisco Immigration Court on March 22, After More Than A Decade Together Photo by Steven Underhill October 31, 2001 When I went into San Francisco that night I wasn’t planning on meeting … Continue reading
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Two Reasons I Feel Inspired Today
Last night I went to San Francisco to the panel presentation at St. John The Evangelist Church where two members of Out4Immigration, Erik and Chris; a DREAM activist, Blanca; Immigration Equality Executive Director Rachel Tiven and one of the pastors … Continue reading
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Re-Posting from Feet in Two Worlds
De Leon: Gay Binational Couples React to DHS Deportation Guidance By Erwin de Leon • 11/21/11 A protest against the Defense of Marriage Act in Chicago. (Photo: Michael Lehet/flickr) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security sent guidance to Immigration and Customs … Continue reading
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Good News about Cardenas Family in Denver – Reposting from Standing on the Side of Love
Dear Judy, You have heard a lot about the Cardenas family in Denver this past year. Through Raul Cardenas, you witnessed just one example of what ‘undocumented’ looks like. Working with the Cardenas family and the Immigration Justice Task Force and … Continue reading
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UPDATED Press Release from Stop the Deportations – The DOMA Project
Lavi Soloway sent this press release (on August 20, 2011) so that I could share with you. You will read it via other sites and sources, but here it is from me on the Torn Apart blog… San Francisco Immigration … Continue reading
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