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.
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Brazilian Man and Massachusetts Husband Rejoin in Asylum Case
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USABound 598 days ago
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New Massachusetts DOMA case may be key in gay marriage fight (AUG 31)
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SFbeat 891 days ago
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A carefully planned test challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), the federal statute that bans federal recognition of same sex marriages, is taking shape in Massachusetts, one of a growing number of states to recognize marriage equality. The case could have important immigration implications because DOMA bars conferring immigration benefits to these couples. If the plaintiffs are successful, it would pave the way for US citizens to petition for green cards for their same-sex spouses.
While the high-profile, Ted Olson- and David Boies-managed legal fight against California's Proposition 8 captures headlines, a carefully planned case quietly underway in Massachusetts federal court could be the gay marriage test with the greatest national impact....
While the high-profile, Ted Olson- and David Boies-managed legal fight against California's Proposition 8 captures headlines, a carefully planned case quietly underway in Massachusetts federal court could be the gay marriage test with the greatest national impact....
Editorial A test case on same-sex fairness
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freedom2immigrate 1011 days ago
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Shirley Tan is a 43-year old Pacifica homemaker and mother of twin seventh-grade boys.
Editorial: Test case on same-sex fairness
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freedom2immigrate 1038 days ago
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Shirley Tan is a 43-year old Pacifica homemaker and mother of twin seventh-grade boys.
A test case on same-sex fairness
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freedom2immigrate 1038 days ago
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Shirley Tan is a 43-year old Pacifica homemaker and mother of twin seventh-grade boys.
Breaking News Shirley Tan deportation Case (O-blog-dee-o-blog-da)
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igualdad 1038 days ago
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Sen Boxer and Staff PRIVATE COURTS, Inc. - Melanie Nathan. Mike Swift of Mercury News Immigation Equality, Vistoria Neilson, Julie Kruse and Rachel Tiven; Out4Immigration, GLAAD- Cindy Creaver Love Exiles, - Martha McDewitt; ...
A test case on same-sex fairness (San Francisco Chronicle)
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MikeLA 1038 days ago
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Shirley Tan is a 43-year old Pacifica homemaker and mother of twin seventh-grade boys. Tan also wears an ankle bracelet assigned by immigration agents after a dawn raid on her home two months ago. Barring a legal miracle, she faces likely deportation... Presented By: Inside Guantanamo: Sunday at 9P e/p Guantanamo Bay is one of the world's controversial prisons. This may be its final chapter. ...
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Promoting public awareness of the need for fairness in immigration policy particularly as it relates to the rights of same-sex bi-national couples in the United States who seek equal immigration rights; Providing information regarding political issues relating to gay immigration equality issues, rights and policy.