Gay Immigrant Rights Activists Allege Civil and Human Rights Violations at Immigration & Customs Enforcement Detention Centers

As the current executive administration battles budget issues, economic crises and proves to the anti-immigration reform movement that it is tough on employers for hiring undocumented workers, another, arguably more marginalized group of immigrants comes forward asserting rights to fair treatment under the law. On March 4, 2011 the Obama Administration announced that it will not defend the Defense of Marriage Act. This statement gave same-sex partners across the country hope that they would have the opportunity to petition for their loved ones just like heterosexual United States citizens are allowed to petition for their spouses.

Now, a group of gay immigrants are alleging Human Rights Abuses at already beleaguered Immigration & Customs Enforcement Detention Facilities. The complaints have been filed with the Department of Homeland Security alleging civil and human rights abuses of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender immigrants being detained pending removal proceedings. The Heartland Alliance National Immigrant Justice Center wants the agency's Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties to investigate the treatment of sexual minorities in DHS custody, and to craft policies to address any violations and oversee their implementation.

http://legaltimes.typepad.com/blt/2011/04/gay-immigrants-allege-human-rights-abuses-in-ice-detention-centers.html

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