Today, the Trump Administration set an arbitrary deadline to disenfranchise more than 800,000 young people, declaring the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in six months. The decision to target some of America’s most talented,...
Yesterday, we watched Donald Trump defend violent bigots, and use the bully pulpit of the President to justify a fatal attack on progressive, peaceful protestors. These were people who had come to stand up against hate. While some Americans may...
Calling my sister to celebrate! Dear Friend, My name is Sandy and I am a transgender woman from Mexico. I fled to the United States in 1995 to escape mistreatment based on my gender identity. Donate to help Immigration Equality...
Dear friends, I am Edafe Okporo, a gay refugee from Nigeria. I am writing this letter because I was recently granted asylum in the United States. I am so happy! Help Immigration Equality provide legal services to more immigrants...
Dear friends, As you know, today marks the anniversary of an unspeakable tragedy for the LGBTQ community. One year ago, 49 people were killed in a place they considered to be a safe space – a gay nightclub. Like all...
Every day, Immigration Equality is proud to serve brave and bold queer-identified immigrants. Today, we kick off Pride Month and invite you to join us in celebrating this dynamic community. This year, the New York City Pride Guide features...
Dear Friend, Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHoBiT). This is a day to celebrate our community, and to fight against misinformation and hate. The best way to counter fear and ignorance is through conversation...
Rumors about wrongful detentions and deportations are swirling within our community. And, unfortunately, we know firsthand at Immigration Equality that some of them are true. That is why I am writing to you today with both some good news,...
In the 99 days since Donald Trump became the President of the United States, we have been fighting harder than ever to protect our community. It has been an exhausting time for many of us, but the Immigration Equality...
My name is Nathalia, and thanks to Immigration Equality, I am able to safely celebrate the International Transgender Day of Visibility today by sharing my story with you. Every year on March 31st, we honor transgender people and raise...