Living in Dual Shadows – LGBT Undoc Immigrants

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By Crosby Burns, Ann Garcia, and Phillip E. Wolgin, Center for American Progress

In a first of its kind analysis, the Williams Institute at UCLA today estimates that there are at least 267,000 LGBT-identified individuals among the adult undocumented immigrant population.

In this report we build upon the Williams Institute’s demographic findings by first unpacking demographic characteristics of the population, and then detailing the disparities and hardships that make the LGBT-identified undocumented population—which stands at the intersection of two already marginalized groups—among the most vulnerable members of our society.

Passing an immigration reform bill with a direct roadmap to earned citizenship would lift these immigrants out of the shadows, treat them with the dignity they deserve, and enable them to become full and equal participants in our society, economy, and democracy. Such a bill is and should be a critical priority toward achieving equality for LGBT people.

Read the full report and personal stories of other LGBT undocumented immigrants atwww.out4citizenship.com and show your support.

[Infographic by Center for American Progress and Williams Institute]

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