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United by Love, United by Law
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This site was formerly known as "United by Love, Divided by Law." The U.S. Supreme Court ruling on June 26, 2013 that struck down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) means that same-sex binational couples are now entitled to all the same rights and privileges of marriage accorded to opposite-sex couples. The biggest right of all - immigration rights, and the right of an American citizen to sponsor a foreign partner for permanent residency (i.e., a green card), is now ours! Thank you for visiting and your support. - Kathy Drasky, Volunteer Media Coordinator, Out4Immigration, 2006-2013.
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"The president laid out an eloquent vision this evening of an America where everyone plays by the same rules, and shares the same opportunities and chances,” [Steve] Ralls [from Immigration Equality] said. “The tens of thousands of LGBT binational couples who live every day with the threat of separation, or are already separated or in exile, want nothing more than that.” Under current law, straight Americans can sponsor their foreign spouses for residency in the United States. That option isn’t available to gay Americans seeking marriage-based green cards for foreign same-sex partners. Legislation known as the Uniting American Families Act would rectify this situation. 
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Let's remember, if we all had the freedom to marry; if DOMA were repealed. US citizens (and permanent residents) could sponsor their same-sex partner for a green card.
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These handy cards are designed for you to give to people who don't know what it means to be a "same-sex binational couple" and explain the struggles we face in keeping our families together. Most people don't know that we are discriminated against by both immigration laws and DOMA.
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That's nice...but what about keeping our families together? What about making sure that all Americans with spouses from another country have the same rights? If you are outraged by the lack of our leaders to do anything to help all their constituents affected by discriminatory immigration and marriage laws, join Out4Immigration at http://www.out4immigration.org
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The Canadian government announced gay marriages are indeed legal and will change the law to legally recognize the marriages of thousands of foreign gay couples, even if the laws of their home country do not.
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A lesbian couple in Denver is waiting to learn about the next step in their life together, as the end of a federal immigration program may put their relationship in jeopardy.
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LGBT binational couples use any means available to them to get President Obama and Congress to hear our calls for dignity and equality. Watch this video. Circulate it. Make your own. Share on Out4Immigration's Facebook page.
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"The President laid out an eloquent vision this evening of an America where everyone plays by the same rules, and shares the same opportunities and chances. The tens of thousands of LGBT binational couples who live every day with the threat of separation, or are already separated or in exile, want nothing more than that: To have the same rules, the same opportunities and the same chances to keep their families together. It is past time to tackle comprehensive immigration reform..."
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"Until recently, I lived with my partner Melody together at our Delaware home. However, were are now forced to live apart after being together for ten years, because we are a bi-national same-sex couple living in a world that seems incapable of accomodating us and treating us equally. Because of the Defense of Marriage Act, Melody is 3,500 miles away from me and there isn’t anything I can do about it – until DOMA is struck down or repealed – unless the U.S. government implements some policy changes to keep our family together."
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The state House is widely expected to have enough support to pass gay marriage, and Gov. Chris Gregoire publicly endorsed the proposal earlier this month. However opponents have already said they would challenge any new law with a public referendum.
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VIDEO: Gay Married Binational Couple of 22 Years with Four Children Faces Deportation Under DOMA
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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi will speak to same-sex binational couples via an Immigration Eqaulity conference call on Thurday, Jan 19 at 11am EST. All our welcome to listen in.
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