Obama Administration Denies Immigration Rights To Married Gay Couple With AID's In San Francisco (illegal, controversial)
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The Obama administration publicly announced Monday that it has denied immigration rights to Bradford Wells and Anthony John Makk -- a gay couple in San Francisco that has been married for seven years -- and ordered the deportation of Makk to his native Australia, according to SFGate. Makk applied for permanent residency as a spouse of a U.S. citizen when his visa expired, but he was denied, as his same-sex marriage is not federally recognized.
Makk is the primary caregiver to Wells, who suffers from AIDS. The couple has lived together for 19 years and legally married in Massachusetts in 2004.
Although President Obama announced just last month that he would fight to repeal the controversial Defense of Marriage Act that bans same-sex marriage, his administration cited that very act in the decision.
Until the act is repealed, the White House has vowed to enforce it on a case-by-case basis. In this case, Makk has lived in the United States for more than 20 years, owns a San Francisco business, has no criminal history, has never lived here illegally and is the primary caregiver to his husband.
The timing of the deportation is especially stressful for the ailing Wells, who suffers from advanced AIDS and was rushed to the emergency room in June with symptoms of a heart attack, according to SFWeekly. Wells could join Makk in Australia, but he would be forced to give up his medical insurance.
There is a minor thong called the Defense of Marriage Avt that prohibits the Feds from recognizing same sex marriage. I'm glad Obama is following the law. There ate worse fates in this life them being sent to Austraila.
There is a minor thong called the Defense of Marriage Avt that prohibits the Feds from recognizing same sex marriage. I'm glad Obama is following the law. There ate worse fates in this life them being sent to Austraila.
Its the principal of the matter & these types of things are taken on a case by case basis anyways.
The husband was caring for his spouse of 19 years whom is dying of advanced AID's & Obama deports him.
What ever happened to Obama being so pro-gay rights now, in San Francisco of all places.
Now the man will be left to suffer & die without his loving spouse by his side.
I figured the liberals on this forum would shrug this one off & I was absolutely right.
Why do you think that was a wrong decision?
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Originally Posted by Metro Matt
Its the principal of the matter & these types of things are taken on a case by case basis anyways.
What ever happened to Obama being so pro-gay rights now, in San Francisco of all places.
Being pro-gay rights doesn't entitle the President to override existing laws. He is opposed to DOMA, if you care about such instances, support the President in getting it repealed.
Last edited by EinsteinsGhost; 08-12-2011 at 10:58 AM..
A sad situation indeed. This is a good example of why DOMA needs to be repealed. Hopefully they can appeal their case in court and get the decision reversed.
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