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Commentary: No Surprise, Gays Left Out of Immigration Reform Bill

by Erwin de Leon on 4/17/13

Gay bi-national couples are not included in the Senate immigration bill. Erwin de Leon says that makes the bill comprehensive, but not inclusive.

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Commentary: Comparing Immigration Reform Proposals

by Erwin de Leon on 2/1/13

This week, President Obama and the a bi-partisan group of senators offered competing plans for immigration reform. We give you a side by side comparison in a new infographic.

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Commentary: Will Immigration Reform Be Comprehensive and Inclusive?

by Erwin de Leon on 11/19/12

FI2W’s Erwin de Leon worries that compromise on immigration reform could leave out binational LGBT families.

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Commentary: Discretion Policy on Deportations of Gay Immigrant Spouses Doesn’t Go Far Enough

by Erwin de Leon on 10/5/12

Columnist Erwin de Leon argues that a recent letter from DHS Secretary Napolitano isn’t the welcome news that many gay immigrant advocates believe it to be.

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Despite Legalized Gay Marriage, a Missing Piece for Immigrants

by Erwin de Leon on 8/23/12

Part of Erwin de Leon’s American dream was to live openly and with integrity. In this commentary he tells us why gay marriage is his issue.

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