A Brazilian man was reunited with his Massachusetts husband this week after U.S. Sen. John Kerry pressed federal officials to temporarily allow the 31-year-old gay man back into the country on humanitarian grounds.
Brazilian-born Genesio "Junior" Oliveira rejoined Tim Coco, 49, of Haverhill, at an emotional reunion at Boston's Logan International Airport.
Gay rights and immigrant advocates declared the case a rare victory for gay, married asylum seekers.
Brazilian Man and Massachusetts Husband Rejoin in Asylum Case
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