This may be interpreted to confirm that CIR will in fact include UAFA, when introduced by Senator Schumer. However in August of 2009, when I asked Julie Kruse of Immigration Equality why would we be concerned that an overt champion of UAFA and LGBT issues such as Schumer would fail to include LGBT in CIR, she cautioned that there was no guarantee that Senator Schumer would in fact include UAFA. However it would seem that Senator Gillibrand may now be providing some valuable insight as to what we can expect. ...
The Senator emphasized the importance of Senator Schumer introducing Immigration reform legislation by year’s end; and the fact that it is imperative that the legislation passes by Spring 2010, the latter in her estimation possibly being a last opportunity...
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HRC tells Obama to put his principles into action (SoVo)
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BinatUK 1071 days ago
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The Human Rights Campaign is taking President Obama to task following the release of a controversial Justice Department brief that defends the Defense of Marriage Act.
“As an American, a civil rights advocate, and a human being, I hold this administration to a higher standard than this brief,” Solmonese wrote.
Shin Inouye, a White House spokesperson, said in response that Obama “remains strongly committed to signing a legislative repeal of DOMA into law and looks forward to seeing Congress take action.”
“As an American, a civil rights advocate, and a human being, I hold this administration to a higher standard than this brief,” Solmonese wrote.
Shin Inouye, a White House spokesperson, said in response that Obama “remains strongly committed to signing a legislative repeal of DOMA into law and looks forward to seeing Congress take action.”
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