Gay woman in same-sex Queens marriage won't be deported, judge says

Dan82 · Mar 23, 2011

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local...t_be_deported_judge_says_ruling_depends_.html

An immigration judge agreed Tuesday to delay the deportation of a Queens woman until the legal status of the Defense of Marriage Act becomes clearer.

Monica Alcota faced return to Argentina even though she's married to an American citizen, Cristina Ojeda - because the feds don't give immigration benefits to gay couples.

President Obama announced last month that the White House won't defend the 1996 law that bars recognition of same-sex marriages.

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Revan · Mar 24, 2011

That's good to hear.

Gay woman in same-sex Queens marriage won't be deported, judge says

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