Immigration Equality, a non-profit advocacy and legal aid organization serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and HIV-positive immigrants and their families, announced today that it has established a “501(c)4” entity, the Immigration Equality Action Fund, to significantly increase its federal advocacy and grassroots organizing work. The Action Fund’s launch also includes an expanded office in Washington, D.C., where a new policy staffer and an online grassroots organizer will soon join the organization.
“The launch of the Immigration Equality Action Fund comes at a critical moment in our work to advocate on behalf of LGBT immigrant families,” said Rachel B. Tiven, the organization’s executive director. “As Congress turns its attention to comprehensive immigration reform, and as a record number of lawmakers signal their support for the Uniting American Families A
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Immigration Equality announces action fund
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Congress Announces First Ever Hearing on UAFA
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On Wednesday, June 3rd – for the very first time – Congress will convene a hearing on the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA). Our voices, our stories and our families will be front-and-center in Washington just as the nation prepares ...
Members of Congress are traditionally reluctant to pass legislation that has not been discussed and weighed in at Congressional hearings, so a hearing is critical to UAFA's future success, and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration ...
Paterson Announces Gillibrand for Senate, Supports Marriage Equality
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New York Gov. David Paterson named Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand to fill the Senate seat vacated by the former senator and brand new Secretary of State Hillary Clinton .
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