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Urge Sen Klobuchar-Graham-Kohl-Udall-Kaufman to support Equal Immigration Rights for LGBT Couples
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    1. Sen. Herb Kohl (+ 4 others)
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      • Sen. Herb Kohl (WI)
      • Sen. Amy Klobuchar (MN)
      • Sen. Lindsey Graham (SC)
      • Sen. Mark Udall (CO)
      • Sen. Ted Kaufman (DE)
  2. Created By
    Amos Lim
    San Francisco, CA
About this Petition Petition Letter

Out4Immigration is an all grassroots organization.  Each week we write to a list of representatives in Congress or the Senate to ask them to support equal immigration rights for Same-Sex Binational couples and to become a cosponsor of the Uniting American Families Act(UAFA) and to support an inclusive Comprehensive Immigration Reform that includes LGBT Families

We encourage you to take part in this campaign by using one of four options:

(1) The O4I form letter provided below;

(2) Your own letter; or

(3) Creating a booklet telling your story. See http://tinyurl.com/o4i-toolkit1 for more info on this option.

(4) The easiest one.   By clicking through and adding your name to this page, you would have sent ALL FIVE of the letters AT ONCE.  You can also provide the link to your friends and family to take action too! 

This week we are urging Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Senator Herb Kohl (D-WI), Senator Ted Kaufman (D-DE), Senator Mark Udall (D-CO) & Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) to support and sponsor the Uniting American Families Act.

Thank you for taking action!

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Please sign on to support Equal Immigration Rights for Same-Sex Binational Couples

Dear Senator,

I am writing to ask you for your support by becoming a co-sponsor of the Uniting American Families Act (H.R. 1024 /UAFA; S. 424) sponsored in the House by Rep. Jerrold Nadler and in the Senate by Sen. Patrick Leahy and to support an inclusive Comprehensive Immigration Reform that includes LGBT Families.

I know people directly affected by the current unfair immigration policies in
this country that deny lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered Americans the right to sponsor their permanent partner to live with them in the United States.

As you may be aware, these Americans in loving and committed relationships are often forced to make heartbreaking decisions to maintain their relationship. More often than not, these include having to leave the United States in order to be with the person they love. These American citizens are forced to give up careers, leave behind aging parents and young adult children who rely on them and leave a community which benefits from their ongoing and active participation.

Both the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) and the Reuniting Families Act (RFA)
simply seek to provide lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered U.S. citizens and permanent residents the right to sponsor their partner for immigration. Each bill outlines the same process and penalties that are applied in heterosexual partner (i.e., marriage or fiancée) sponsorship applications. By co-sponsoring these bills, you are showing your dedication to equality and the belief that no American should be forced to choose between their country and the person they love.

Thank you for your time on this important matter. I hope that your name will be added to the list co-sponsors on these bills, and you will support their inclusion in any discussions concerning Comprehensive Immigration Reform.

Respectfully,

[Your name]

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