'Undocuqueers' at Crossroads Over Immigration, Gay Rights

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http://www.alternet.org/immigration/undocuqueers-crossroads-over-immigration-gay-rights



PHOENIX – Daniel Rodriguez has been a part of the immigrant rights movement for as long as he can remember. He is gay, 27 and a law school student who hopes to become an immigration attorney one day.

Rodriguez has no doubt that LGBT rights should be part of comprehensive immigration reform. But these days he finds himself in an uncomfortable position.

“This is one of those times in which our community has to sacrifice something to have a win,” said Rodriguez.

In the coming days, the Senate could consider an amendment to the “Gang of Eight” immigration bill that would allow U.S. citizens to sponsor their same-sex partners to get a green card.

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1. In this context is "our community"

the GLBT undocumented community?

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2. I think the 'undocumented' often have a foot

In more than 1 camp.

I might be 'undocumented' but my SO or family, etc may not be.

All of them would be affected by what happens to me.

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3. This was in reference to the statement

“This is one of those times in which our community has to sacrifice something to have a win,” said Rodriguez.