Queers and Immigration

Greyson · 06-12-2013, 05:13 PM

Immigration Bill Amendment Would Carve Out Benefits For Some Same-Sex Couples

By Annie-Rose Strasser on Jun 12, 2013 at 9:40 am

When the Gang of Eight’s immigration reform plan was considered before the Senate Judiciary Committee in May, LGBT advocates were heartbroken to watch as Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) withdrew an amendment from the bill that would haven given the same immigration rights to bi-national same-sex couples that are enjoyed by their straight counterparts. But now, the amendment is back.

Given the current Republican antipathy toward Leahy’s similar amendments in committee, however, (and its likely failure in the House, even if it passes the Senate), immigrant same-sex couples face a long road ahead.

http://thinkprogress.org/immigration...igration-bill/

06-12-2013, 05:13 PM	#34
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