On Oct 13th, 2009, Rep Gutierrez outlined in a rally in DC, some of the core principles that he wants to incorporate in his immigration bill.  One of the core principles he mentioned is "Family unity as a cornerstone of our immigration system".

We have no indication from his office whether LGBT Families will be included in his immigration reform bill.  However, we need your help to continue to keep the pressure up and let him know that it is VERY important to include ALL families in his bill for the immigration bill to be truly comprehensive.

In his press statement, he has also stated that "We simply cannot wait any longer for a bill that keeps our families together, protects our workers and allows a pathway to legalization for those who have earned it. It is time we had a workable plan making its way through Congress that recognizes the vast contributions of immigrants to this country and that honors the American Dream."

We need Rep Gutierrez to stick to his words and keep our families together.  It is wrong that LGBT binational couples are forced to choose between love and country!  It is wrong to forced our LGBT citizens to live in exile just so that they can be with their partners. Rep Gutierrez needs to stand up for ALL families and make sure that LGBT families are included in his immigration reform bill. 

Rep Luis Gutierrez is a long time support of ending discrimination in our nation's immigration laws by supporting The Uniting American Families Act (H.R. 1024).