| Democrats Abroad Resolution Supporting Immigration Rights for Same-Sex PartnersWHEREAS, every American is entitled to equal protection under the law; WHEREAS, the U.S. immigration system is largely based upon the principle of family unification; WHEREAS, federal law does not currently recognize permanent same-sex partners for immigration purposes; WHEREAS, this results in thousands of US citizens being forced into exile to be with foreign-born partners, causing unnecessary hardship, separation from family members and careers, and loss of valuable skills and resources for our country; WHEREAS, the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) has been introduced in Congress by Sen. Leahy (D-VT) and Rep. Nadler (D-NY) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and allow U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents to sponsor same-sex partners for immigration; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Democrats Abroad urges Congress to
pass the Uniting American Families Act at the earliest possible date and
supports the removal of legal barriers to immigration by permanent same-sex
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