By Melanie Nathan – Breaking – Today, 1.30 PM. Senator Leahy , (D-VT) extended an invitation to Shirley Tan to testify at the UAFA hearing on June 3rd before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Shirley Tan, her wife Jay and their twelve year old twinsons, together with ‘yours truly’ will be traveling next week to DC for the hearings and congressional briefings. Earlier this month Shirley’s deportation was stayed at the last minute ( for the duration of this Congress 111) by the introduction of a rare Private Bill on her behalf by Senator Feinstein. (D-CA)
Now with thanks to the efforts of Immigration Equality, this hearing ought to shed more light on the inequities in the law and the flagrant exclusion of the LGBT community under the Immigration Act. It will also highlight the suffering of families under the current immigration law, regardless of sexual orientation, as Shirley’s poignant story reflects on the suffering of many who have been detained.
Keep an eye on my Blog because I will be reporting from my front row seat at the hearing and on the trip to DC. I would like to give a special thank you to all of the well wishes and the hundreds of emails oferring assistance. At this time if you are interested in sbmitting testimony – within the nest two week period, alloted, kindly contact me directly andI will put you in touch with the resources to help. Thank you to all my loyal readers for your support, encouragement and here we go………………… melanie nathan
Shirley Tan Invited to UAFA Hearing
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