EDGE on the Net

Though LGBT groups remain optimistic on an inclusive LGBT immigration bill, some have raised concern that the gay amendments could destroy the bill’s chances of becoming law.

Having Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas come out in support of undocumented gay immigrants gave a voice to immigrants across the U.S. Now they hope that the passage of the DREAM Act will allow them to stay in the place they call home.

For gays in places where the social stigma against homosexuality makes life dangerous, proposed legislation may place a temporary stay on claims for permanent resident status cases. But for now, they wait.

A bill to reform immigration law and extend a measure of protection to GLBT bi-national families has been introduced in the Senate, garnering plaudits from family equality advocates.

A civil rights complaint alleges systemic abuse and neglect of gay and transgender immigrants while in custody at facilities owned or contracted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

LGBT group, Veterans for Peace, have secured a permit to march in the first alternative St. Patrick’s Day Parade for those denied access to the annual Boston event.

An American organization that assists GLBT asylum seekers reports that it helped a record number of gays from hostile home countries secure safe haven in 2010.