US: Proposed Immigration Reform Leaves Out Same Sex Couples

Some gay rights advocates are upset with a Chicago congressman who's trying to spearhead an overhaul of the nation's immigration laws. Congressman Luis Gutierrez says he supports a proposal to allow lawful U.S. residents to sponsor the immigration of a same-sex partner. GUTIERREZ: If you're gay and you're married, if you're a man and man or a woman and a woman, I think the government should recognize that marriage. But a sweeping immigration bill that Gutiérrez unveiled this month leaves same-sex families out. A statement from the congressman's office says he does remain committed to ending discrimination against gay immigrants. Full Story from Chicago Public Radio: http://www.wbez.org/Content.aspx?audioID=39071

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