Immigration and civil rights advocates have been given reason to be guardedly hopeful about the Obama administration's policy on same-sex marriage and immigration. On Feb.
Obama, Same-Sex Partnerships and Immigration
Though immigration policy concerning gays and lesbians has evolved, the Immigration and Nationality Act has been held not to recognize same-sex partnerships for purposes of conferring spousal benefits, even if the marriage was valid under state law.
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