A Press conference in D.C. on Thursday was attended by Shirley Tan and her family when Mike Honda introduced the Reuniting Families Act. This legislation would, inter alia, extend to “permanent partners” the same naturalization rights accorded to spouses under the bill, allowing gay and lesbian Americans to seek legal residency for their immigrant same-sex partners. Although designed as comprehensive reform, it would include the LBGT community. This would then in effect amount to a merger (if you will) or an absorption, more appro pro of the Uniting American Families Act. I still have to be convinced that from the LGBT standpoint we have not sold ourselves short, due in part to the greater political debate and invalidation of our families by certain groups. If that is the case though I hope UAFA will continue to stand on its own. I can do not better for now than to refer you to this
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Mike Honda Introducing the Reuniting Families Act (VIDEO)
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OurHero-Tan 1078 days ago
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Honda introducing the Reuniting Families Act 2009. (Video)
Honda Champions Same Sex Immigration Reform
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DividedByLaw 1084 days ago
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Still, momentum is gathering and there are hopes that even if it is not done this year, immigration reform allowing LGBT couples equal rights will be a reality before long. The next step will be the outcome of President Obama's meetings and as to whether the Uniting American Families Act will be highlighted as a priority. But that doesn't mean we can sit back.
How Can You Help Same-Sex Immigration Reform
Sign this Care2 petition to urge President Obama to repeal the Defense of Marriages Act. With DOMA repealed, equal recognition of foreign gay spouses can begin.
How Can You Help Same-Sex Immigration Reform
Sign this Care2 petition to urge President Obama to repeal the Defense of Marriages Act. With DOMA repealed, equal recognition of foreign gay spouses can begin.
Honda Introduces Bill to Unite Immigrant Families
Posted by
freedom2immigrate 1085 days ago
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Honda Introduces Bill to Unite Immigrant FamiliesNational Iranian American Council, DCThe bill aims to provide greater stability to legal immigrant families, and is being viewed by many as an attempt to lay the groundwork for more ambitious immigration reforms later this year. In a statement, Rep. Honda said "Our family-based ...National Iranian American Council - Unlike the Senate version, Rep. Honda's measure contains a provision extending benefits to same-sex couples, which has drawn some criticism from Republicans. Honda Introduces Bill to Unite Immigrant FamiliesNational Iranian American Council, DCThe bill aims to provide greater stability to legal immigrant families, and is being viewed by many as an attempt to lay the groundwork for more ambitious immigration reforms later this year. In a statement, Rep. Honda said "Our family-based ...
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