LGBTQ+ immigrants face 'most immediate risk' of ICE raids in Los Angeles
Over 1.25 million LGBTQ+ adult immigrants live in the U.S., with an estimated 10 percent living in Los Angeles County.
June 13, 2025
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California LGBTQ+ Groups condemn Trump’s ‘dangerous’ crackdown on L.A. immigration protesters
As immigration raids and protests sweep LA, California's queer groups say "LGBTQ+ immigrants are especially vulnerable."
June 9, 2025
Laverne Cox: 'Immigration Is an LGBTQ Issue'
The trans activist says immigration and LGBTQ rights are all connected, and we need to stand up for migrants and asylum-seekers.
June 26, 2019
These Are the LGBTQ Immigrants Trump Has Vilified
These people are not dangerous; they're desperate.
January 27, 2019
LGBTQ+ Refugees in All Their Bravery and Beauty
A new book captures the humanity of people too often demonized.
May 18, 2023
The U.S. Must Release All LGBTQ+ Immigrants From Detention
The violence of the detention system falls hardest on people already facing persecution and bias because of their sexuality or gender identity.
August 31, 2021
Proposed Immigration Rules Would Devastate LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers
Make your voice heard before the Trump administration makes a terrible move.
July 15, 2020
No More Unfulfilled Promises: Biden Must Show Up for LGBTQ+ Immigrants
This administration can't just half-heartedly fix what Trump broke; it must do better for undocumented people.
February 16, 2022
Op-ed: Obama’s Order Ices Out Some LGBTQ Immigrants
The executive order will help many immigrants on the path to citizenship, but it leaves behind others who have experienced violence, discrimination, and isolation, says Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement.
November 21, 2014
LGBTQ+ non-U.S. citizens at risk under Trump’s immigration crackdown: study
About 3 percent of immigrants living in the country identify as LGBTQ+.
February 5, 2025
New Biden Asylum Policy Will Hurt LGBTQ+ Migrants and Others, Activists Say
The policy is as bad as or worse than Donald Trump's, according to some critics.
May 11, 2023
Bishop Budde is unapologetic about confronting Trump over his treatment of LGBTQ+ people and immigrants
“It wasn’t like I was talking about people I don’t know,” Budde told The Advocate.
January 28, 2025
Watch a bishop scold Donald Trump about attacks on LGBTQ+ and immigrants during inaugural prayer service
“There are gay, lesbian, and transgender children in Democratic, Republican, and independent families, some who fear for their lives,” the Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde told the president.
January 21, 2025
Los Angeles becomes a sanctuary city for LGBTQ+ youth and immigrants as officials reject Project 2025
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to pass the “sanctuary city” ordinance, shielding queer youth who travel to the city to receive gender-affirming care from prosecution.
November 22, 2024
Counter-Rally Planned to Trump’s Campaign Kickoff in Orlando
Activists for LGBTQ equality, reproductive rights, immigrants, and more will be at the counter-rally.
June 18, 2019
Op-ed: 267,000 LGBT People Shouldn't Be Relegated to the Shadows
America's immigration system is broken, but LGBTQ people may be the ones to fix it.
February 6, 2015
Poland’s dark history with far-right, anti-LGBTQ+ government should be a warning to Americans
A popular TikTok content creator sounds the alarm for women, immigrants and LGBTQ+ people.
November 8, 2024
Kamala Harris denounces 'don't say gay' laws, says LGBTQ+ people don't feel safe
Harris expressed concern for the safety of LGBTQ+ Americans, immigrants, and others at a meeting of Black journalists.
September 17, 2024
Advocacy Groups Warn White House of Risks to LGBTQ+ Refugee in Potential Asylum Policy Overhaul
A united front of LGBTQ+ and immigrants' rights organizations recently condemned potential changes to asylum regulations.
December 27, 2023
Gay activists fight for immigrant rights
As Congress debates sweeping new legislation on immigration reform, gay rights groups are banding together to fight for the rights of immigrants. "We are calling on LGBTQ immigrants and supporters to march together in a contingent [during Monday's Day for Immigrant Justice]," said Leslie Bulbuk (pictured), cofounder of the pro-gay immigration group Love Sees No Borders.
April 8, 2006
Your City Enacted LGBTQ Protections! Oop, Your State Just Killed Them
States are increasingly "preempting" the laws of cities and towns that seek to protect low-income workers, immigrants, and LGBTQ people.
September 25, 2019