Immigration Equality, a national organization that works to end discrimination in U.S. immigration law, to reduce the negative impact of that law on the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and HIV-positive people, and to help obtain asylum for those persecuted in their home country based on their sexual orientation, transgender identity or HIV-status has joined The Power’s effort to build a coalition of individuals and organizations committed to fighting for equality in a comprehensive fashion. Executive Director Rachel Tiven offered these words of support:
“Immigration Equality is proud to support the The Power Online. We know that, in order to win full equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, we must rally our supporters to speak out and work – at the local, state and national level – to end discrimination. The Power Online is bringing together a diverse coalition of supporters to urge our elected leaders to support a comprehensive approach to equality. Together, we can ensure that everyone is treated equally under the law.”
Through education, outreach, advocacy, and the maintenance of a nationwide network of resources, Immigration Equality provides information and support to advocates, attorneys, politicians and those who are threatened by persecution or the discriminatory impact of the law.
