Clinton/Hagel Introduce Legislation for LPR spouses/kids

Washington, DC - Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY), Chuck Hagel (R-NE) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today introduced an amendment to the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2007 that would remove barriers to reunification for the nuclear families of lawful permanent residents. The amendment would reclassify the spouses and minor children of lawful permanent immigrants as "immediate relatives," thereby exempting them from the visa caps.

"The United States is a country built by immigrants, but our laws are tearing legal immigrant families apart," said Senator Clinton.

"This amendment would establish that America is committed to the principle of keeping families together.

Interesting. America is committed to the principle of keeping families together.

What about LGBT families? Where is Clinton's support for our families? Why hasn't she signed on to the UAFA?