Uniting American Families Act

February 19, 2009

ABA, Task Force Express Public Support for UAFA

In an outstanding development this week, the American Bar Association adopted a resolution supporting immigration rights for lesbian and gay binational couples:

RESOLVED, That the American Bar Association supports the enactment of legislation and the implementation of public policy to enable a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident who: (1) shares a committed, intimate relationship with another adult individual of the same-sex; (2) is not married to or in any other legally-recognized partnership with anyone other than that individual; and (3) is unable to enter into a marriage with that other individual that is cognizable under the Immigration and Nationality Act, to sponsor that individual for permanent residence in the United States.

Immigration Equality commends the ABA, the premiere association of attorneys in the United States, for their support for equal immigration rights for LGBT couples and families! ABA and its views are hugely influential in both the legal community and on Capitol Hill. ABA’s support, like that of the American Immigration Lawyer’s Association, shows that as professionals, U.S. attorneys are tired of not being able to assist all of their clients with the family immigration benefits they deserve.

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