Since it's now all but certain that the only hope for UAFA passage is for it to be included in the Comprehensive Immigration Reform, it's important to keep track of the progress (or the lack of) CIR is making in Congress.
For many immigration-related legislations such as UAFA, DREAM Act and RFA(Reuniting Families Act), CIR is both a blessing and a curse. Take UAFA as an example. Being included in CIR will definitely increase its chances of passage, but at the same time it also means that UAFA would be inevitably caught in the controversial illegal immigration debate, a problem it doesn't have to deal with as a stand-alone bill.
It's like trying to cross the Atlantic and being given two options: a small boat and a leaky cruise ship. The former won't be possible without a Herculean effort and an incredible amount of luck. While the latter sounds like a more attr
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Partial DOMA Update (Gay Immigration Rights)
Posted by
OurHero-Tan 963 days ago
(http://gayimmigration.blogspot.com)
Ever since word leaked out in April that a Partial DOMA Repeal is in the works, I had been eagerly awaiting its introduction. However, no more updates were provided, making me wonder if it was going to happen at all.
My hopes are rekindled today by this article on Pam's Houseblend. In a letter to the LGBT community, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, vice chair of the Equality Caucus in the House, wrote...
Even though few details were provided, this is indeed encouraging. Now that the LGBT community is applying so much pressure on the White House, once this legislation is introduced, the community, both the establishment part of it and the grassroots part of it will no doubt push both Congress and the Administration hard to ensure its passage. My only concern is that if it's indeed the Partial DOMA Repeal that's been reported, some in the community who won't accept anything
My hopes are rekindled today by this article on Pam's Houseblend. In a letter to the LGBT community, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, vice chair of the Equality Caucus in the House, wrote...
Even though few details were provided, this is indeed encouraging. Now that the LGBT community is applying so much pressure on the White House, once this legislation is introduced, the community, both the establishment part of it and the grassroots part of it will no doubt push both Congress and the Administration hard to ensure its passage. My only concern is that if it's indeed the Partial DOMA Repeal that's been reported, some in the community who won't accept anything
Uniting American Families Act update (Docudharma)
Posted by
BinatUK 979 days ago
(http://www.docudharma.com)
First, a note on the legislative process would be helpful. Wednesday's session was simply a hearing. The bill did not advance today. In fact, the ranking member Jeff Sessions requested the record be held open for a week. This means that the members of the committee have a week to add information to the official record. However, the important part -- the public airing of the issue -- happened Wednesday. Don't expect any movement at least until next Thursday's Executive Business Meeting.
He countered the fraud claim with statements he has heard from immigration officials: They say what truly engenders fraud is the current broken system which lamentably places bi-national same sex couples in the dilemma of being torn ...So they only care about helping straight immigrants. Stay classy, guys.
I couldn't find a Focus on the Family statement about this, but presumably
He countered the fraud claim with statements he has heard from immigration officials: They say what truly engenders fraud is the current broken system which lamentably places bi-national same sex couples in the dilemma of being torn ...So they only care about helping straight immigrants. Stay classy, guys.
I couldn't find a Focus on the Family statement about this, but presumably
Update on the HIV Travel and Immigration Ban
Posted by
ATLdave 1011 days ago
(http://ourcuriousimmigrationlaws.blogspot.com)
April 14, 2009 - Immigration Equality - Last Friday (April 10), HHS forwarded regulations to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review.
Uniting American Families Act Update Integrity Legal Blog
Posted by
Fight4theRight 1013 days ago
(http://integrity-legal.com)
A major obstacle with regard to US Immigration for same sex couples is the Defense of Marriage Act which defined marriage as a union between a man and woman. The UAFA makes no claim to change the definition of marriage, ...
UAFA Co-sponsor Update Steve and Dons Life of Gorgeousness
Posted by
UnitedByLove 1020 days ago
(http://www.stevenrowe.org)
Uniting American Families Act has received one more co-sponsor this week, on April 23rd. Adam Smith, Democrat of Washington became the 96th co-sponsor in the House of Representatives, Bill HR1024. Unfortunately there has been no change ...
Ask them to cosponsor the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) and to do what they can to help bi-national couples and their children. In the long term this is the only measure that may allow the Mercado Tan family to live as such in ...
Prop 8, ENDA, and an ireland immigration update
Posted by
JoseDFW 1041 days ago
(http://www.rachelmasher.info)
The Uniting American Families Act is in committee, and the online forum loveexiles UK, along with Out4Immigration and Immigration Equality are...
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