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Outrage after border agents subject detained gay Vermont superintendent to hours of ‘psychological terror’

Local officials and national lawmakers are expressing anger over U.S. citizen Wilmer Chavarria’s “deeply disturbing” encounter while returning from vacation with his husband.

Border Patrol Twitter Account Investigated for Homophobic Activity

The Border Patrol account liked a tweet calling Pete Buttigieg a homophobic slur among other problematic activities.

Customs and Border Patrol says airlines may only use male and female gender markers for travelers

The State Department still must issue alternatives to 'M' and 'F' on passports, but airlines must now change those of their own forms.

Senators Demand Answers on Trans Refugee Death

Roxsana Hernandez died this spring in ICE custody. The Transgender Law Center says she faced mistreatment here.

Trump Dumps ICE Director Involved In Death of Trans Woman

Senators challenged Ron Vitiello in December over the death of a trans migrant in ICE's care. His nomination is now withdrawn. 

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German officials alarmed over U.S. immigration confusion as green card holder remains trapped in ICE custody

The U.S. federal government won’t say why they’re holding Fabian Schmidt.

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Immigration Official: HIV-Positive Status Justifies Family Separations

Chief Brian Hastings of Customs and Border Patrol contends HIV is a reason for separation but the flu is not.

Federal Agencies at Fault in Trans Immigrant's Death, Complaint Says

Lawyers for the family of Roxsana Hernandez have filed a complaint holding federal immigration agencies and contractors responsible for her death while in custody.

BLM-Supporting Gay Cop Nominated to Lead Customs and Border Patrol

President Biden announced his intent to nominate Tucson, Ariz., Police Chief Chris Magnus as CPB commissioner.

LGBTQ Central American Migrants Reach Tijuana in Quest for Asylum

The LGBTQ migrants who split off from the group of thousands said they suffered homophobic harassment.

Livid Donald Trump demands apology over bishop's 'nasty' National Prayer Service sermon

He called Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s sermon “nasty in tone," said she wasn’t good at her job, and claimed that “she and her church owe the public an apology.”

AOC Confronts Head of Homeland Security on 'Rape Memes' About Her

She suggests in a congressional hearing that Homeland Security has a dehumanizing culture that is permeating the federal agency.

San Francisco queen Hilary Rivers detained by ICE after asylum hearing

"San Francisco is the vibrant city we know of today because of the contributions of immigrants — especially queer immigrants," San Francisco Pride said in a statement supporting drag artist Hilary Rivers.

Robert Garcia demands answers in case of gay Venezuelan migrant deported to El Salvador prison

Andry Hernandez Romero fled Venezuela out of fear because of his sexuality. When he got to the U.S., authorities sent him to a hellhole.

White House propaganda video shows SWAT team swarming D.C. home of DOJ employee charged for throwing sandwich

It was the second time federal officials arrested him for the breaded assault.

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Iranian Engineer Takes Gay Cruise, Barred from Coming Home

He was detained when coming back to the U.S. from a cruise that went to Mexico and Haiti.

Democratic lawmakers fly to El Salvador and demand action on gay man Trump sent to CECOT prison

The calls for Andry Hernandez Romero's proof of life and wellness are growing.

Jon Lovett warns Democrats that ‘every inch Trump gets is an inch we don’t get back’

The Crooked Media cofounder who will be in Washington, D.C., for a taping of his Lovett or Leave It podcast, told The Advocate that Democrats must stand firm.

Do LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers Have a Future in the United States?

America has turned its back on queer refugees.

Andry Hernández Romero explains how he survived CECOT after the U.S. government disappeared him

Andry Hernández Romero spoke with The Bulwark's Tim Miller about the torment the U.S. government put him though.

Coalition of 52 Democrats push for proof of life for deported gay asylum-seeker Andry Hernández Romero

“I think Pride Month is an opportunity to highlight his story even more,” U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia told The Advocate.