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Gay and Lesbian Immigration Policies

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A group that wants immigration reform for gay partners marches in the Long Beach Pride Parade.

A group that wants immigration reform for gay partners marches in the Long Beach Pride Parade.

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You can support the Uniting American Families Act and in turn help grant immigration rights for gay couples by writing your senator or house representative. You can also sign an ImmigrationEquality.com petition in support of the amendment.

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"My partner is from another country. If he were a woman, we'd be married, he'd gain residency and eventually citizenship... but because we are a same sex couple, the government determines whether or not we can cohabitate in this country." (more)

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