Immigration Equality · [email protected]

May 20, 2021 at 9:59 AM

Be our Guest at the Safe Haven Awards

Be our Guest at the Safe Haven Awards TONIGHT at 8pm EST Dear Friend, Immigration Equality’s annual Safe Haven Awards Virtual Gala is tonight, May 20th, at 8pm ET. You’ll hear from former and current clients, the Immigration Equality legal team…

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  Aaron, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

May 19, 2021 at 7:11 PM

✨🌈 BREAKING: Victory for LGBTQ families!

✨🌈 BREAKING: Victory for LGBTQ families! Together, we succeeded in forcing the State Department to change its discriminatory policy against LGBTQ families. Dear Friend, Together, we succeeded in forcing the State Department to change its discri…

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  Aaron, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

May 11, 2021 at 11:59 PM

The Safe Haven Awards

The Safe Haven Awards Next Thursday, May 20 Dear Friend, Immigration Equality’s annual Safe Haven Awards Virtual Gala, presented by Marriott International, celebrates the strength of our clients, honors the dedication of our pro bono attorney p…

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  Allison Blixt, Immigration Equality client · [email protected]

May 9, 2021 at 9:32 PM

A Mother’s Day of mixed emotions

A Mother’s Day of mixed emotions Contribute to change the State Department’s discriminatory policy Dear Friend, Mother’s Day can be beautiful—an opportunity to express gratitude for your mother or an important caregiver in your life. For some …

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  Aaron, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

April 30, 2021 at 12:59 AM

What Biden failed to say

What Biden failed to say The next 100 days are critical for queer asylum seekers. Dear Friend,   Did you hear President Biden lay out his plan to lift Trump’s ban on refugees last night? Did you hear him explain how he was going to demilitarize…

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  Immigration Equality · [email protected]

April 23, 2021 at 7:59 PM

👋 Hi, I’m Denise. Can I update you on my story?

👋 Hi, I’m Denise. Can I update you on my story? I used to fear being deported. Now, I’m a U.S. citizen. Dear Friend,  My name is Denise Chambers. I’d like to share a life update with you. I remember walking into the offices of …

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  Sidney, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

April 15, 2021 at 11:59 PM

The Safe Haven Awards Honors Edafe Okporo

The Safe Haven Awards Honors Edafe Okporo Global gay rights activist and author Dear Friend, Immigration Equality’s annual Safe Haven Awards Virtual Gala, presented by Marriott International, celebrates the strength of our clients, honors the d…

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  Amaya, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 11:59 PM

Free from fear on Trans Day of Visibility

Free from fear on Trans Day of Visibility Expand Immigration Equality’s reach to more trans asylum seekers Dear Friend,   Today, I live without fear because I have asylum. I’m preparing to go to school to build on my …

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  Aaron, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

March 25, 2021 at 3:43 PM

Action Alert: Tell your Senator to support DREAMers!

Action Alert: Tell your Senator to support DREAMers! 900,000 DREAMers need our support Dear Friend, One week ago, the House of Representatives passed the American Dream and Promise Act, which provides a path to citizenship to people who immigr…

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  Immigration Equality · [email protected]

March 18, 2021 at 11:59 PM

Get Your Trivia On!

Get Your Trivia On! Immigration Equality's 2nd Annual Trivia Night is April 8th  Dear Friend, We’re excited to invite you to Immigration Equality's second annual Trivia Party, sponsored by Morgan Stanley, on Thursday, April 8th at 7pm ET.  Get…

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  Tarek, Immigration Equality client · [email protected]

February 24, 2021 at 9:59 PM

Arrested for kissing another man

Arrested for kissing another man Support free legal services for refugees driven from their countries Dear Friend, My name is Tarek and I am a gay man from Egypt. It is a crime to be gay there. As a young man, I was arrested, persecuted, and hu…

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  Yani, Immigration Equality client · [email protected]

February 14, 2021 at 1:59 PM

Amor at first sight

Amor at first sight Reunite queer couples with a gift today En Español abajo Dear Friend, Five months ago, I was in an immigration detention center scared of catching COVID, fearing for my life. Today, I’m celebrating Valentine…

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  Allison Blixt, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

February 10, 2021 at 7:11 PM

We are fighting for our son in federal court

We are fighting for our son in federal court A ruling could come soon, so we need your help... Dear Friend, I am a lawyer. I am also a mom. My wife, Stefania, and I sued the State Department for denying our right as a married same-sex couple to p…

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  Danielle Moodie, Host of Woke AF Nation · [email protected]

February 1, 2021 at 3:55 PM

What if?

What if? Take action this Black History Month Dear Friend, Today is the first day of Black History Month—a month dominated by stories of great leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Harriet Tubman. While we sing their praises, we must also remem…

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  Aaron, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

January 20, 2021 at 11:16 PM

Will you Take the Pledge to Save Queer Immigrants?

Will you Take the Pledge to Save Queer Immigrants? Sign up to demand reform. Dear Friend, We’ve been eager for this day for four long years. Trump is finally gone! President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are in charge, and the Democr…

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  Kristen, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

January 11, 2021 at 8:29 PM

RE: Victory! We Just Blocked Trump's "Death to Asylum" Rule!

RE: Victory! We Just Blocked Trump's "Death to Asylum" Rule! Help us keep protecting asylum for LGBTQ and HIV-positive people Dear Friend On Friday, Aaron wrote to tell you about our big victory against Trump’s “Death to Asylum” rule. We can’t—we…

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  Aaron, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

January 9, 2021 at 1:10 AM

Victory! We Just Blocked Trump's "Death to Asylum" Rule!

Victory! We Just Blocked Trump's "Death to Asylum" Rule! Help us keep protecting asylum for LGBTQ and HIV-positive people Dear Friend, Moments ago, we won an important victory before a U.S. District Court and blocked a hateful Trump administratio…

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  Sidney, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

January 1, 2021 at 2:59 AM

URGENT: Help us reach our goal by midnight!

URGENT: Help us reach our goal by midnight! Ring in the New Year by helping us hit $200,000 to support LGBTQ and HIV-positive refugees before midnight! Dear Friend,  Because of our generous community, we’ve almost hit our $200,000 goal! We’re 9…

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  Sidney Jackson, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 8:09 PM

Just 9 hours left to make TWICE the impact

Just 9 hours left to make TWICE the impact Make your life-saving gift today! Dear Friend,  We're so close to reaching our goal!  This morning, our supporters have already given $10,000, and now we're only $15,000 away from hitting our fundraisi…

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  Sidney, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Last chance to make DOUBLE the impact for LGBTQ refugees

Last chance to make DOUBLE the impact for LGBTQ refugees Together, we can save asylum Dear Friend,  At Immigration Equality, we’re not only counting down the minutes to 2021, we’re counting down the days until the Trump administration’s "death …

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  Aaron, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 1:26 AM

I'm not exaggerating

I'm not exaggerating Make TWICE the impact for queer, trans, and LGBTQ asylum seekers Hi – Did you see my email this week? I just want you to know— I’m not exaggerating when I say we are facing the biggest threat to asylum I have ever seen. The Trump administr…

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  Aaron, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

December 28, 2020 at 6:51 PM

Make TWICE the impact before Dec 31st

Make TWICE the impact before Dec 31st WATCH: Together, we will keep saving lives Dear Friend,   As we near the end of Immigration Equality’s 25th year of service to queer, trans, and HIV-positive immigrants, I’m struck by the critical role our …

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  Bridget, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

December 22, 2020 at 9:04 AM

BREAKING: We just sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

BREAKING: We just sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security We only have 19 days left to save asylum.    Dear Friend,   The Trump administration announced it would implement a new rule that will eviscerate asylum and cost the lives of thous…

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  Sidney Jackson, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

December 16, 2020 at 9:09 PM

Join our Impact Update Call Tomorrow

Join our Impact Update Call Tomorrow Asylum is a human right—join us on our mission to save it Dear Friend,   We’re on a mission to save asylum. The Trump administration just came out with a rule that will gut the asylum system in less than 30 …

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  Terry López, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

December 15, 2020 at 6:59 PM

Give so that others can live without fear

Give so that others can live without fear DOUBLE DOWN on the fight for trans immigrants Dear Friend,   I knew I was a boy for as long as I can remember.   Growing up, I borrowed my older brother’s clothes—saggy pants and oversized shirts—and wa…

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  Kristen, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

December 10, 2020 at 6:42 PM

Asylum is a human right—and we’ll fight for it in court

Asylum is a human right—and we’ll fight for it in court On International Human Rights Day, join us on our mission to save asylum Dear Friend,   This International Human Rights Day, we’re on a mission to save asylum. The Trump administration jus…

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  Omar, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

December 2, 2020 at 10:55 PM

This isn't like my other Giving Tuesday emails

This isn't like my other Giving Tuesday emails We're almost past the finish line! Hi – This is a quick note to tell you some great news: we are so close to reaching the goal I set of raising $10K! Our community stepped up to contribute $3,750 — and since a gen…

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  Omar, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 5:14 PM

RE: Why I feel blessed this Giving Tuesday

RE: Why I feel blessed this Giving Tuesday Make TWICE the impact with a gift to LGBTQ and HIV-positive immigrants today! Hi Friend—Today is Giving Tuesday and World AIDS Day, the perfect day to support Immigration Equality, an organization that…

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  Omar Hassan, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

November 30, 2020 at 11:50 PM

WATCH: Why I feel blessed this Giving Tuesday

WATCH: Why I feel blessed this Giving Tuesday DOUBLE your gift to asylum seekers today!  Dear Friend,   Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday—the single biggest fundraising day of the year for nonprofits. I’m sure this is just one of many emails you've re…

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  Ilon, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

November 20, 2020 at 2:34 PM

Resilience

Resilience On Trans Day of Remembrance and Resilience, we both mourn and celebrate. Dear Friend,   Every November 20th, on Trans Day of Remembrance and Resilience, I hold space in my heart for my trans and non-binary siblings killed simply beca…

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  Aaron C. Morris, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

November 7, 2020 at 5:05 PM

The way forward

The way forward Together, we can rebuild a better immigration system   Dear Friend,   If you're like me, you're shouting for joy in the streets right now! What an enormous relief! This week, voters across this country came out in the largest di…

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  Aaron C. Morris, Executive Director · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 3:41 PM

What is certain

What is certain DOUBLE YOUR GIFT: Act now to protect LGBTQ immigrants  Dear Friend,  Like you, I am deeply anxious about the outcome of the election. For LGBTQ people and for immigrants, the last four years have been a nightmare. It is hard to…

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  Aaron C. Morris, Executive Director · [email protected]

October 29, 2020 at 8:29 PM

The pressure is working!

The pressure is working! The government is giving up its fight against LGBTQ families Dear Friend,  Kessem Kiviti and Simone Mize-Gregg are two baby girls who were unjustly denied U.S. citizenship because they had two dads. We sued the State D…

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  Jillian DeSimone, Annual Fund Manager · [email protected]

October 24, 2020 at 3:59 PM

Re: your limited-edition Immigration Equality apparel

Re: your limited-edition Immigration Equality apparel Only ONE DAY left to order your swag!  Dear Friend,  Today is the last day to order your limited-edition Immigration Equality apparel! Do not miss out on this amazing opportunity to support …

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  Sidney Jackson, Development Director · [email protected]

October 21, 2020 at 6:59 PM

TOMORROW: 2020 Safe Haven Awards 🌈

TOMORROW: 2020 Safe Haven Awards 🌈 Teaser clip of DJ Hannah Lou's set inside! Dear Friend, TOMORROW, Thursday 10/22 at 8 PM ET, join us for Immigration Equality’s annual Safe Haven Awards, presented by Marriott International. Below, please fin…

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  Sidney Jackson, Development Director · [email protected]

October 20, 2020 at 6:00 PM

THURSDAY: 2020 Safe Haven Awards 🌈

THURSDAY: 2020 Safe Haven Awards 🌈 Including Honoree speeches for Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP & Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP Dear Friend,  This Thursday at 8 PM ET, join us for Immigration Equality’s annual Safe Haven Awards…

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  Aaron C. Morris, Executive Director · [email protected]

October 15, 2020 at 2:29 PM

VICTORY — WE WON!

VICTORY — WE WON! A major victory in our fight for LGBTQ families Dear Friend,  I have big news. Last week, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s decision that Ethan Dvash-Banks has been a U.S. citizen since birth. We have …

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  Jillian DeSimone, Annual Fund Manager · [email protected]

October 11, 2020 at 7:59 PM

This Coming Out Day, snag your limited-edition Immigration Equality apparel!

This Coming Out Day, snag your limited-edition Immigration Equality apparel! Don’t wait—profits support LGBTQ immigrants. Dear Friend,  This Coming Out Day, what better way to be loud and proud than a t-shirt supporting LGBTQ immigrants seeking…

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  Sidney Jackson, Development Director · [email protected]

October 8, 2020 at 6:43 PM

TWO WEEKS AWAY: 2020 Safe Haven Awards 🌈

TWO WEEKS AWAY: 2020 Safe Haven Awards 🌈 Featuring Congresswoman Jayapal, DJ Hannah Lou, Roya Marsh and more… Dear Friend,  Immigration Equality’s annual Safe Haven Awards, presented by Marriott International, celebrates the strength of our cli…

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  Bridget Crawford, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 7:25 PM

LGBTQ Immigration Policy Briefings This Week

LGBTQ Immigration Policy Briefings This Week These digital events are free and open to the public. Please join us! Dear Friend,  We have two spectacular events coming up this week. Join us tomorrow, October 7th, from 12-1pm, for "LGBTQ Immigra…

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  Aaron C. Morris, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 11:43 PM

Protecting RBG’s Legacy

Protecting RBG’s Legacy What we can do next: Dear Friend,  Like many of you, I spent the last week mourning the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. That grief took on urgency over the weekend when the President nominated Judge Amy Coney Ba…

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  Liza Doubossarskaia, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

September 17, 2020 at 8:59 PM

Yani is finally free! 🎉

Yani is finally free!  🎉 Help us free more LGBTQ people from ICE detention Dear Friend,  I’m elated. With assistance from our legal team, Yani—a lesbian fleeing persecution in Cuba—presented her case before an immigration judge this week. She …

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  Sidney Jackson, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

September 10, 2020 at 3:15 PM

TONIGHT: SHINE 2020! 💫

TONIGHT: SHINE 2020! 💫 Last chance to cheers with JVN, Ellen Page, and more! Dear Friend,  TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! Please join us at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT for SHINE Awards 2020!  RSVP or DONATE to SHINE Awards 2020 We…

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  Sidney Jackson, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

September 3, 2020 at 4:19 PM

ONE WEEK AWAY: SHINE 2020! 💫

ONE WEEK AWAY: SHINE 2020! 💫 Donate over $150 today and get a FREE bottle of Stoli flavored vodka!  Dear Friend,  We are just one week away from Immigration Equality’s SHINE 2020 event!  TODAY ONLY: Donate over $…

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  Aaron, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

September 2, 2020 at 12:08 AM

VIDEO: Victory! Two-year-old Simone celebrates federal court win with her dads 🎉

VIDEO: Victory! Two-year-old Simone celebrates federal court win with her dads 🎉 Make a contribution to support our fight for LGBTQ families Dear Friend,  A federal judge in Georgia just ruled that two-year-old Simone Mize-Gregg has been a U.S.…

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  Sidney Jackson, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

August 29, 2020 at 4:03 PM

TODAY: How to tune in for LIBERATION!

TODAY: How to tune in for LIBERATION! Don't miss our virtual pool party on this rainy day 💦 Dear Friend,  Today's weather may be gloomy, but our virtual LIBERATION event is sure to lift your spirits! Below are the login details for today's 3 P…

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  Sidney Jackson, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

August 20, 2020 at 4:59 PM

Ellen Page, Marti Cummings, Holly Box-Springs and more!

Ellen Page, Marti Cummings, Holly Box-Springs and more! Announcing our all-star event line-ups 🌟 Dear Friend,  Time is running out to RSVP for our upcoming virtual events—LIBERATION on August 29 and SHINE on September 10—and with these lineups,…

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  Aaron, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

August 19, 2020 at 12:49 AM

BREAKING: The Trump administration is hell-bent on taking away this toddler’s U.S. citizenship

BREAKING: The Trump administration is hell-bent on taking away this toddler’s U.S. citizenship Contribute to equality and justice for LGBTQ families Dear Friend,  The U.S. State Department just refused to accept a federal judge’s decision recog…

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  Sidney Jackson, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

August 5, 2020 at 7:14 PM

Save the date: LIBERATION, SHINE, and Safe Haven 📅

Save the date: LIBERATION, SHINE, and Safe Haven 📅 Join us online for your favorite events this year Dear Friend,  We’re bringing together our amazing Immigration Equality family online this year for our favorite events. Even though we can’t co…

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  Aaron C. Morris, Immigration Equality · [email protected]

July 29, 2020 at 8:19 PM

Today, we went to court to get justice for two-year-old Simone

Today, we went to court to get justice for two-year-old Simone Join our fight for families with a gift today Dear Friend,  One year ago today, we filed a case against the U.S. State Department for treating Simone Mize-Gregg as “born out of wedl…

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