11-28-2010, 10:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HowSoonIsNow
He's my husband, not partner.
What I am saying is that everyone has the right to sponsor their opposite sex spouse for immigration. Whether or not that is granted or not, is a different story.
Under DOMA, federal immigration rights do not extend to married queer folks and that DOES include transfolks in many circumstances.
You had the legal right to sponsor your husband for immigration. THOUSANDS do not have the same right.
I hope this clarified my earlier response.
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You and I are on the same page regarding DOMA and immigration rights for same-sex marriages.
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