The Uniting American Families Act, pending in the House and Senate, would fix the problem by recognizing gay "permanent partners" in immigration law.
The legislation -- sponsored by heavy hitters Leahy in the Senate and Jerry Nadler, who chairs a House Judiciary subcommittee -- would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act so partners of gay U.S. citizens or of lawful permanent residents could legally settle here.
Eligibility rules -- and the hefty penalties for fraud -- would be virtually the same as for married heterosexuals. Nineteen countries -- including Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain and Spain -- have already taken such steps.
Immigration law should be fair to gay couples
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