Posted on 09/29/2012 8:16:18 AM PDT by tobyhill
Same-sex couples will be considered “family relationships” in immigration proceedings, according to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, a move that could help stem the deportation of those in gay or lesbian binational relationships.
Close family ties to the United States are a factor considered by authorities in deportation cases, and gay and lesbian advocates have long argued for same-sex couples to have the same immigration rights as opposite-sex couples.
“In an effort to make clear the definition of the phrase ‘family relationships,’ I have directed ICE to disseminate written guidance to the field that the interpretation of the phrase ‘family relationships’ includes long-term, same-sex partners,” Napolitano said in a letter.
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We have freaks running the nation.
The Obama administration: Above the law.
“Now all an illegal alien has to do is claim that they are in “same sex marriage” even though the Federal Law doesn’t recognize it.”
Also has the effect of legalizing it in all 50 states. Can’t win vs the people - so he’s going to pass what he can and hope it sticks. FUBO!
It reminds me of Rome under Caligula.
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