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Immigration Equality Action Fund Hails Introduction of LGBT-Inclusive Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill
September 30, 2010The Immigration Equality Action Fund today hailed the introduction of a comprehensive immigration reform bill in the Senate, by Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), which includes the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA), a measure to end discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender immigrant families.
"The Immigration Equality Action Fund welcomes Senator Menendez's inclusive legislation, and calls on Congress to pass comprehensive reform, and fix our broken immigration system, immediately," said Rachel B. Tiven, the group's executive director. "This new bill includes numerous, positive developments for LGBT immigrants, including UAFA, the DREAM Act and a pathway to citizenship." Full release
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