Immigration Equality Blog

An LGBT Step Forward That Leaves Immigrants Behind

New regulations designed to combat sexual violence against LGBT people in federal prisons regrettably leaves out protections for LGBT immigrant detainees. Immigration Equality is deeply concerned that while federal prisons are taking progressive step toward addressing the safety and well-being of transgender people in its custody, immigration detention facilities are lagging behind. Read more

May 18, 2012 / by Julie Kruse / Comments: 1

The President and Marriage Equality

President Obama has made history by becoming the first sitting President to endorse full marriage equality for our families. All of us at Immigration Equality salute his leadership. Now, the time has come for Congress to follow the President’s lead and repeal DOMA so all of our families can receive the recognition – and benefits – they deserve. Read more

May 9, 2012 / by Rachel B. Tiven / Comments: 11

Immigration Equality Announces 2012 Safe Haven Awards Special Guests & Law Firm Honorees

Actors Jamie-Lynn Sigler (The Sopranos, Entourage) and David W. Ross (Quinceanera) will keynote the organization’s 2012 Safe Haven Awards on May 17th. The awards ceremony will also honor five prominent law firms for their pro bono work on behalf of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) asylum seekers. Read more

May 8, 2012 / by Steve Ralls