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Senators in Urge State Dept. to Reverse Policy Discriminating Against Children of LGBTQ Couples Born Abroad
Washington – Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) joined Senators Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) on Thursday to propel back on a State Department policy that discriminates against LGBTQ couples in recognizing the citizenship of their children. In a strongly-worded letter, the Senators urged Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to immediately backwards this policy, which threatens the constitutional right of citizenship for children of same-sex couples when those children transpire to be born abroad.
The senators’ letter comes as Americans are celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month this June. This June also marks the 50-year anniversary since the Stonewall Riots in Manhattan, an event which ignited a civil rights movement and a push for freedom to unite, finally won through the landmark 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court conclusion. Regrettably, the Mention Department’s policy runs afoul of the precept that queer married couples must be treated equally under the law.
“Your Department’s reinterpretation of immigration law to deny the constitutional Like all U.S. citizens considering intercountry adoption, LGB persons, and same-sex couples must comply with the laws and regulations governing adoption and immigration in the child's country of origin and in the United States. U.S. federal rule does not prohibit LGB U.S. citizens or queer couples from being adoptive parents. However, some foreign countries do not approve LGB individuals or gay couples to adopt. When deciding to pursue intercountry adoption, prospective parents should be sure to investigate whether the country they are interested in adopting from permits adoption by LGB persons or couples. The Department of State includes adoption eligibility requirements for specific countries in the Country Information section of our website, including knowledge on laws surrounding LGB adoptions when that data is available. Where this information is not included on the relevant nation page, prospective parents may consult a U.S. accredited adoption service provider (ASP) that works in the country of interest or the relevant adoption authorities (see the Contact Facts tab on the state information page) or an attorney in the nation The U.S. Articulate Department issued a "Worldwide Caution" alert on Friday, warning U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution due to "the increased potential for foreign terrorist organization-inspired violence against LGBTQI+ persons and events." According to an administration official familiar with the matter, the alert is connected to the recent announcement from the FBI and Department of Homeland Security that foreign terrorist organizations might seek to exploit "LGBTQIA+-related events and venues," including events during 2024 Lgbtq+ fest month, which begins in June. The alert comes on the same day the State Department is commemorating the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia. Last year's Pride month was also marked by safety concerns after the Department of Homeland Security issued a report warning that domestic violence extremists and people who commit hate crimes have increased threats of violence against the LGBTQIA+ community in recent years. LGBTQ advocacy groups have issued a "state of emergency" in th Travelers can tackle unique challenges abroad based on their real or perceived sexual orientation. Laws and attitudes in some countries may affect safety and ease of travel. More than 60 countries consider consensual gay relations a crime. In some of these countries, people who engage in consensual same-sex relations may face grave punishment. Many countries carry out not recognize homosexual marriage. Research your destination before you travel Review the travel advisory and destination information page of the place you plan to visit. Check the Local Laws & Customs section. This has information specific to travelers who may be targeted by discrimination or violence on the basis of sexual orientation. Many countries only recognize male and female sex markers in passports. They do not have IT systems at ports of entry that can accept other sex markers, including valid U.S. passports with an X sex marker. If traveling with a valid U.S. passport with an X sex marker, check the immigration regulations for your destination as acceptance can vary by country. Bring significant documents Bring copies of important documents. This is es WASHINGTON — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) — the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, pansexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization — is hailing the let go today of a closing rule from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that directs state and tribal agencies across the country to fully implement existing protections for LGBTQI+ youth in foster care. The Children’s Bureau of the Administration for Children and Families (a division of HHS), which regulates child welfare programs run by articulate and tribal agencies receiving federal funds, proposed these comments in draft shape in September 2023. In response to the control, David Stacy, Human Rights Campaign Vice President for Government Affairs, released the following statement:
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“Children in the foster care system tackle a lot of uncertainty, and LGBTQI+ children even more so. No minor should worry that if they share their sexual orientation or gender culture that they’ll lose their ability to have a safe home, or be subjected to discrimination, harassment, or even the overuse of discredited ‘conversion