ADVOCACY
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Stand Up for Marriages in California
Dear Melanie,
The very same culprits who passed Prop. 8 are now flooding the Governor with calls to block the Marriage Recognition and Family Protection Act. Co-sponsored by our colleagues at Equality California and Sen. Mark Leno, SB 54, the Marriage Recognition and Family Protection Act, clarifies where marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states and countries stand in California.
The Marriage Recognition and Family Protection Act will affirm that California will continue to recognize the marriages of couples who married outside the state prior to the passage of Prop. 8—and that those who marry out-of-state in the future won’t be treated as complete legal strangers in California.
Opponents of marriage equality claim are once again using lies and scare tactics to deny us equality. We must not let them win. Put an end to their campaign of lies! Enough is enough. Call the Governor today to set the facts straight. Let him know of your support for the Marriage Recognition and Family Protection Act.
- Capitol Office (automated line) : 916-445-2841
Fresno Office: 559-477-1804
Los Angeles Office: 213-897-0322
Riverside Office: 951-680-6860
San Diego Office: 619-525-4641
San Francisco Office: 415-703-2218
The Marriage Recognition and Family Protection Act is an important step in restoring the freedom to marry for all Californians. The passage of Proposition 8 created a confusing and unequal situation that has left same-sex couples who married outside the state confused about their rights. Help stop further hurt to LGBT families and same-sex couples and urge the Governor to clarify the law regarding same-sex couples married outside of California.
In Solidarity,
Kate Kendell, Esq.
Executive Director
National Center for Lesbian Rights
UAFA FILL OUT FORM FOR ACTION KIT
UT4iMMIGRATION
I had the great pleasure this past month working with Out 4 Immigration in developing their Grassroots Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) Campaign, manifesting in a comprehensive and invaluable Action Kit. The Kit introduces the campaign to Out4Immigration’s abundant membership throughout the USA and in Exile, abroad and now I am bringing it to you:
“Thank you for participating in our Out4Immigration Congressional Visits, a coast-to-coast effort where we will meet with our Members of Congress during the August Congressional Recess (August 3 – September 4) to keep pushing for the passage of the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) and for its inclusion in Comprehensive Immigration Reform. This kit will give you the basic information you need before, during and after your meetings.”
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TRANSITION TO EXILE.
by Kathy Drasky
Published July 21, 2009 @ 07:17AM PT
This week’s targets include three Republicans based on their past support on other important LGBT issues. We are also contacting two Dems.
Out4Immigration’s
Week 21 targets are:
Senator John McCain (R-AZ)
241 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Fax: (202) 228-2862
Staffers for Senator McCain:
Lee_Dunn@McCain.senate.gov
Talal_Mir@McCain.senate.gov (Mr. Talal Mir)
Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL)
United States Senate
356 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510Fax: (202) 228-5171
Staffers for Senator Martinez:
Ben_Moncrief@martinez.senate.gov
Vennia_Francois@martinez.senate.gov
Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)
133 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Staffers for Senator Stabenow:
Oliver_Kim@stabenow.senate.gov
Ilana_Levinson@stabenow.senate.gov
Rep. Judy Biggert (R-IL-13)
1034 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Fax: 202-225-9420
Staffer for Rep. Biggert:
Griffin.Foster@mail.house.gov
Rep. David Loebsack (D-IA-2)
1513 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Fax: (202) 226-0757
Staffers for Rep. Loebsack:
Meagan.Linn@mail.house.gov
Kara.Marchione@mail.house.gov
Please remember, after sending your fax AND your e-mails to the staffers, be sure to mail your handwritten letter to the members of Congress we are targeting. A sample draft letter is below:
[Today's Date]
Dear [Senator][Representative] [Staffer] ,
I am writing to you to ask for [your] [ Congresswoman/ man.....] support by becoming a co-sponsor of the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA; S. 424/H.R. 1024) sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Patrick Leahy and in the House by Rep. Jerrold Nadler.
(I am] [I know people who are] directly affected by the current unfair immigration policies in this country that deny gay and lesbian Americans in same-sex binational relationships the right to sponsor their permanent partner to live with them in the United States.
As you may be aware, these Americans in loving and committed relationships are often forced to make heartbreaking decisions to maintain their relationship. More often than not, these include having to leave the United States in order to be with the person they love. These American citizens are forced to give up careers, leave behind
aging parents and young adult children who rely on them and leave a community which benefits from their ongoing and active participation.
The Uniting American Families Act simply seeks to provide gay and lesbian U.S. citizens and permanent residents the right to sponsor their permanent partners for immigration. It includes the same process and penalties as applied in heterosexual sponsorship applications. By co-sponsoring the UAFA you are showing your dedication to equality and the belief that no American should be forced to choose between their country and the person they love.
Thank you for your time on this important matter. I hope that
[your] [Congresswoman/ man ...] name will be added to the list co-sponsors on this bill and support the UAFA in any discussions concerning Comprehensive Immigration Reform.
I would like to draw your attention to the following story of aan American in a binational relationship who lives in your constituency.
Respectfully,
[NAME]
[ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL]
Courtesy – Out4Immigration
www.out4immigration.org
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THE AFTERMATH OF SHIRLEY’S BILL – AND UAFA:
By Melanie Nathan; all my personal commentaries on this page are open to reprint and quote – please provide credit and a link/ ping back- or whatever its called. thanks!
THIS PAGE IS UPDATE OFTEN
Melanie Nathan Reflection: Before I approached Senator Feinstein’s office on behalf of Shirley Tan, I realized that this was the case that would blow UAFA wide open and it was this, inter alia, that had me chose Senator Feinstein’s office above Senator Boxer’s; even though overtly Senator Boxer seemed more pro – gay, having co-signed on to UAFA. Even though Senator Boxer’s office had first been approached by the family, I convinced the family and the organizations that Sen. Feinstein was the best bet, for a number of reasons. The Senator’s position with the judiciary committee, her amazingly compassionate and receptive staffers, certainly went a long way too. That said, I had no idea just how profound such a private bill could turn out to be. I feel so thankful for having had this amazing experience and opportunity to serve my community in this way and I thank Shirley and Jay for placing their trust in s stranger.
Part of my thinking was that here was unique case with such a high degree of humanity and compassion attached to it (and that is stated not to exclude the other approximately 36,000 bi-nationals in pain) that I would be perfect to “marry,” if you will, the humanity aspect and the same-sex relationship/family aspect; and in keeping with this intended pun, it turned out to be “a marriage made in heaven!”
Once the decision, many of the organizations called in their support to the Senator and the were eloquently quoted in the media – especially IMMIGRATION EQUALITY’S, Rachel Tiven Julie Kruse and Victoria Neilsen; LOVE EXILE’s Martha Mcdevitt-Pugh, an exiled US citizen fighting so courageously for UAFA and living abroad with her beloved wife; and notably GLAAD’s Cindi Creaver provided media assistance with OUT4IMMIGRATION providing amazing contacts. Molly Mackay our marriage equality hero made the initial connect between me and the Tan –Mercado family. (Please see the fabulous Article by my guest writer, Marion Mulder, of the Netherlands, which is posted on this BLOG)
I AM attaching some letters and press releases to this Article to provide a collective forum for as much of the positive fall out and feed back as possible to highlight what has been accomplished and the amazing level of support for bi-national couples and our beloved brothers and sisters forced into exile.
“Dear Melanie,
Please find attached the press release from APALC – a ally and a HUGE supporter of the rights of same sex bi-national couples.
We are glad that they have put out a PR urging their members and supporters to call Senator Feinstein to support the UAFA.
Regards, Amos Lim”
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 11:25:03 AM
Subject: PRESS STATEMENT: APALC Applauds Senator Feinstein’s Assistance on behalf of an Asian American Same-Sex Couple
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 24, 2009
APALC Applauds Senator Feinstein’s Assistance on behalf of an Asian American Same-Sex Couple
LOS ANGELES — On Wednesday, April 22, 2009, facing threat of deportation, Shirley Constantino Tan, a native of the Philippines, received relief when Senator Dianne Feinstein and Rep. Jackie Speier introduced a private bill (S. 867) to allow Tan to stay in the US with her U.S. citizen partner, Jay Mercado, and their twin sons.
“Shirley Tan’s case is a testament to the discrimination that exists within the immigration system,” said Sara Sadhwani, immigrant rights project director at APALC. Because same-sex marriage is not recognized by the federal government, same-sex binational couples are unable to sponsor spouses within the immigration system. “This case highlights the need for Congress to pass the Uniting American Families Act, which would expand the definition of families to include same-sex partners.”
“Family unity is an essential value to the Asian American community as well as for the immigration system,” said Karin Wang, Vice President of Programs at APALC. “It would be tragic for Shirley Tan to be separated from her partner of 23 years or from their 12-year old twin sons, simply because of her sexual orientation.”
APALC is urging Senator Feinstein and the entire California Congressional Delegation to support the Uniting American Families Act, which would allow US Citizens and legal permanent residents to sponsor their same-sex partners for immigration. Concerned community members should contact Senator Feinstein’s office ((310) 914-7300) and ask her to support this legislation.
Contact: Sara Sadhwani (213) 241-0241
Immigration Advocacy/ LGBT Advocacy/ Fair Housing Advocacy- these are my causes.
LIN & MARTHA MCDEVITT-PUGH ; THE MERCADO TAN FAMILY.
Lin and Martha are the founders of LOVEEXILE.org an organization supporting gay couples and families who have been forced to leave the USA because one Partner is from another Country and the US partner is unable to petition for their spouse or partner’s to remain in the USA. This is one of a thousand rghts that LGBT couples lack under our Federal Law. Martha and Lin have been forced to live in Lin’s country and that is Netherlands.
We are all advocating for the passage of Uniting American Families Act.
CHRONOLOGY OF RELATED BLOGS;- START AT BOTTOM GOING UP:-
SHIRLEY’S BILL # 867 -introduced – by Senator Dianne Feinstein
Posted on April 23, 2009 by oblogdeeoblogda | Edit
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Senator Dianne Feinstein, et al save Shirley Tan
Posted on April 22, 2009 by oblogdeeoblogda | Edit
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BREAKING NEWS - MELANIE NATHAN
Update Shirley Tan Deportation- out of options
Posted on April 15, 2009 by oblogdeeoblogda | Edit
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On April 10th, Shirley Tan received good news and bad news on her rollercoaster ride to or from permanence in the USA. Shirley received notice from the BIA that a deportation order was re-issued giving her 30 days to voluntarily leave the USA. The good news is the admittance that the prior order was not properly served, thereby endorsing Shirley’s claim that she knew nothing about it. This ‘cleanses’ her status, if you will, as she is now not out of compliance as had been painted by her detention.
The bad news is that she is out of options. Her application to BIA has been turned down and she is ordered to leave. There is no legal procedure to assist her in her desire to remain in the US with her wife and American children. The only way she can stay would be through extraordinary measures. If you support Shirley and her family, please feel free to e-mail Melanie Nathan at nathan@privatecourts.com to express your support. Cards can be sent to Tan-Mercado c/o Melanie Nathan, Private Courts, 1100 Larkspur Landing Circle, Ste 112, Larkspur, CA 94939.
Please call/ write/ e-mail/ fax your congress representatives/ Senators and urge them to read about the hardship to the Mercado Tan family. Ask them to cosponsor the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) and to do what they can to help bi-national couples and their children. In the long term this is the only measure that may allow the Mercado Tan family to live as such in the USA. Be on the alert for more help that we may call for soon.
Thank you for the mainstream expose PEOPLE MAGAZINE
http://oblogdeeoblogda.wordpress.com/2009/04/11/thank-you-for-the-mainstream-expose-people-magazine/
Posted on April 11, 2009 by oblogdeeoblogda |
I had the great pleasure of working with Susan Young to bring the TAN MERCADO immigration matter to PEOPLE MAGAZINE.
I wanted to thank PEOPLE and Susan for doing justice to the Article. The 36,000 afflicted LGBT binational couples need mainstream exposure – hopefully the readers will find the compassion and true value in family by promoting equality and insisting on passage of Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) by congressional reps, Senators. Please call on all Senators to cosponsor UAFA. Thanks to ALL the amazing foot soldiers… See latest PEOPLE MAGAZINE – John Travolta Cover – 4/20/09
To our Senators who can make a difference – can you look at this American child and say no?
Posted on April 7, 2009 by oblogdeeoblogda |
GO TO LINK TO SEE VIDEO.
An American Family Value – Family Values what are they?
Posted on April 6, 2009 by oblogdeeoblogda |
Comments made about Shirley Tan – some are heartless and cruel.
A Bill in Time Saves 9!
Posted on April 5, 2009 by oblogdeeoblogda |
Update Shirley Tan -binational lesbian couples; Opinion from Yours Truly….Please keep this story alive. The Mercado Tan family is still on the chopping block until 4/22/09 – hopefully Sen. Feinstein will introduce a Private Bill in time. Pleas also note that each case is unique unto itself. Private Bills are not two- a- penny and [...]
Lesbian Moms struggle to keep family unified in USA
Posted on April 2, 2009 by oblogdeeoblogda |
San Francisco, California “This is a good day for this family, but their fight is not over,” said Chris Waddling, Binational Couples Outreach Director for Marriage Equality USA. Shirley Tan, the California mother of two who was to be deported April 3rd has been given a stay of deportation until April 22nd pending the possibility of further action. Thanks to the heroic efforts of her counsel, Melanie Nathan, lawyer Phyllis Beech, Rep. Jackie Speier [CA-12], Senator Dianne Feinstein, and Immigration Equality’s Julie Kruse, Ms Tan, her wife of 23 years, U.S. citizen Jay Mercado, and their two sons will not be saying goodbye to one another just yet.
Press Release Shirley Tan
Posted on April 2, 2009 by oblogdeeoblogda |
San Francisco, California “This is a good day for this family, but their fight is not over,” said Chris Waddling, Binational Couples Outreach Director for Marriage Equality USA. Shirley Tan, the California mother of two who was to be deported April 3rd has been given a stay of deportation until April 22nd pending the possibility of further action. Thanks to the heroic efforts of her counsel, Melanie Nathan, lawyer Phyllis Beech, Rep. Jackie Speier [CA-12], Senator Dianne Feinstein, and Immigration Equality’s Julie Kruse, Ms Tan, her wife of 23 years, U.S. citizen Jay Mercado, and their two sons will not be saying goodbye to one another just yet.
Breaking News Shirley Tan deportation Case
Posted on April 2, 2009 by oblogdeeoblogda
Although the family is not out of the woods, so to speak, this news is gratifying, said [...]
MARRIAGE EQUALITY USA, OUT4IMMIGRATION, AND LOVE EXILES REPORT:
SHIRLEY TAN GIVEN DEPORTATION REPRIEVE
Media Contacts:
San Francisco, California “This is a good day for this family, but their fight is not over,” said Chris Waddling, Binational Couples Outreach Director for Marriage Equality USA. Shirley Tan, the California mother of two who was to be deported April 3rd has been given a stay of deportation until April 22nd pending the possibility of further action. Thanks to the heroic efforts of her counsel, Melanie Nathan, lawyer Phyllis Beech, Rep. Jackie Speier [CA-12], Senator Dianne Feinstein, and Immigration Equality’s Julie Kruse, Ms Tan, her wife of 23 years, U.S. citizen Jay Mercado, and their two sons will not be saying goodbye to one another just yet.
The right to sponsor Ms Tan has been cruelly denied Ms. Mercado throughout their long relationship. Like some 36,000 binational couples in the U.S. and around the world, had they been in a heterosexual marriage, Ms. Mercado would have sponsored her spouse for permanent residency long ago. However, because all Federal law is written in a way that explicitly excludes same-sex couples from enjoying 1,138 benefits of marriage, Ms. Mercado and Ms. Tan have not been able to enjoy one of these benefits, and have had unfair and unequal treatment under the law as a result. Should Ms. Tan ultimately find herself deported, her family will have to make the difficult decision of whether to stay in the U.S., the children no longer able to be with their own mother, or to leave behind the only life they have known.
Instead, they fear being torn apart because the heads of their household are two people of the same gender. “Passage of the Uniting American Families Act by Congress has got to happen sooner, not later,” said Waddling, “so that good, hardworking American families like the Tan-Mercados are not criminalized simply because their household is headed by two people of the same gender.” The family’s representative, Melanie Nathan, said, “The fight is still on and we should not let our guard down, but right now, we owe a very special thanks to Rep Jackie Speier and her extraordinary staff.”
We also urge voters to contact their representatives in Washington to urge them to not only support the Uniting American Families Act, but to push for hearings on it this calendar year, to ensure that no more Americans have to choose between their country and their partners.
Founded in 1998, Marriage Equality USA is a national grassroots organization whose mission is to secure legally recognized civil marriage equality for all, at the federal and state level, without regard to gender identity or sexual orientation. For more information, go to www.marriageequality.org.
Save Shirley Tan Urgent – deportation set for 4/3/09
Posted on March 30, 2009 by oblogdeeoblogda |
Please help the TAN family by supporting the passage of a private bill. Contact Melanie Nathan of Private Courts, at the address provided.
Keep an eye out for new posts and press releases on Shirley Tan
Posted on March 30, 2009 by oblogdeeoblogda |
http://members.calbar.ca.gov/search/member_detail.aspx?x=120911
http://www.immigrationequality.org
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S.424 Oregon’s Merkeley added as co-sponsor of UAFA
Posted on March 28, 2009 by oblogdeeoblogda |
S . 424
At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of S . 424 , a bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate discrimination in the immigration laws by permitting permanent partners of United States citizens and lawful permanent [...]
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Its been a pleasure working with Immigration Equality
Posted on March 27, 2009 by oblogdeeoblogda
Family facing devastating deportation -
Help us Please – twin boys beg for Mother’s rights
Posted on March 27, 2009 by oblogdeeoblogda |
IMMIGRATION RIGHTS IN THE USA -
Why should our Children Suffer? by Melanie Nathan - breaking news…
Shirley Tan will be deported on April 3rd 2009. The only way she can stay in the country is if a private bill is passed by congress or her case is adjudicated to be reopened, the latter which may not happen in time to prevent the deportation.
She is terrified. With her deportation imminent the offices of Congresswoman Jackie Speier and Senators Feinstein and Boxer have been notified with letters begging for their assistance.
The Department of Homeland Security, cannot grant an ‘emergency stay of deportation’ until Shirley is back in custody on 4/3, and within hours of being deported back to Philippines. Only then can her attorney request an emergency stay. Apparently having a date a week ahead and a monitoring device is not enough to constitute an emergency – you have to be in custody…. typical of the rigidity of Immigration laws.
To stay in the US with her children and her partner, Tan needs her case re-opened because it was botched by an attorney, causing her to go out of her legal status. She had no idea that this happened because the attorney tried to cover up the mistake. ( By the way – interesting fact – Proof of the fact that they had no idea there was a deportation order out is they were cleared by the White House for a visit which they did. I can e-mail a picture of them with Sen. Boxer when they made the visit. They can give you these details directly.)
hat means her partner giving up her career, losing their home, pensions, etc. But it is something they would rather do than split the family or have Tan sent to a place where her life is at stake.
LGBT Families torn about by lack of equal protection under Federal law.
Melanie Nathan, CEO Private Courts, Inc. (www.privatecourts.com)
GLAAD for media support and training Cindi Creaver (www.glaad.org/
Offices of Senator Boxer and Sena
America can be such a sad place for so many
Posted on March 20, 2009 by oblogdeeoblogda
PLEASE CONGRESS 36,000 AMERICANS AND THEIR CHILDREN DESPERATELY SEEKING UAFA passage …. There are American citizens who are being discriminated against in a way that extends beyond civil rights into the realm of human rights and it has everything to do with immigration law – do you want to remain silent … read this and decide. Please ask your Senator to support and push for Uniting American Faminlies Act…. read on
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O-blog-dee-o-blog-da is authored by Melanie Nathan, a citizen, a mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a niece, a cousin, a friend, a wise-fool, a volunteer, in the box, out the box, whats the difference its still planet earth, comparative privelege, ever-grateful, trying to feel the pain of others, measured guilt, abhorred by injustice, my glass is half full half the time, too well-read and traveled; lived in Africa, live in USA, mediator, advocate, dreamer, doer, doner, good- better -best, lawyer, CEO, entrepeneur - Vice President of Board – Fair Housing of Marin California; http://www.fairhousingmarin.org ; Volunteer: Superior Court of California / Mediator Panels, Commissioner on Marin County Human Rights Commission. Quote late mother:”the softest part of Melanie – her teeth!”
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Press release quote Equality, USA- Blogging since…. San Francisco, California “This is a good day for this family, but their fight is not over,” said Chris Waddling, Binational Couples Outreach Director for Marriage Equality USA. Shirley Tan, the California mother of two who was to be deported April 3rd has been given a stay of deportation until April 22nd pending the possibility of further action. Thanks to the heroic efforts of her counsel, Melanie Nathan, lawyer Phyllis Beech, Rep. Jackie Speier [CA-12], Senator Dianne Feinstein, and Immigration Equality’s Julie Kruse, Ms Tan, her wife of 23 years, U.S. citizen Jay Mercado, and their two sons will not be saying goodbye to one another just yet.”
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We are soooo excited and feel sooo relieved and grateful!!! On May 3rd at 8 PM, our radio show, Living Proof on KRCB FM, will air our interview with Shirley, Jay and their boys. At the time of the interview (April 15th) we did not know of glorious outcome, of course. However, the interview explores how Jay and Shirley met, how they got pregnant with their fantastic boys, that horrible day in January, 2009, and their plea for help. It is a very insightful interview that will bring their voices forward. We are at krcb.org and hope you will join us.
Thanks Sheridan, you are a true champion. Your radio show is an amzing outlet. I am going to promote the show to my readers and the organizations – I think that angle on their story is so important to showcase, it puts a face or should I say voice to all the other pioneers and courageous people who soimply want to live their lives with dignity and equally. Melanie.