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Pelosi Statement on Anthony John Makk and Bradford Wells

January 4, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the decision by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to grant deferred action to Anthony John Makk. This afternoon, Pelosi spoke to Anthony John Makk and his husband, Bradford Wells, and informed them of the decision. Leader Pelosi had personally intervened in this case.

“The positive resolution of Anthony’s immigration petition is a personal victory for Bradford and Anthony, and keeps this loving couple together.

“Anthony would have faced deportation because of the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act, even though he has lived in the United States for more than 20 years, has no criminal history, has never lived here illegally and is the primary caregiver to his husband. The Obama Administration’s recent efforts to prioritize immigration enforcement for the removal of criminals and others who pose a threat to national security helped pave the way for today’s good news.

“I appreciate the consideration of USCIS in granting this relief to my constituents. I join Anthony and Bradford in celebrating the decision, and will continue to work to repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act.”

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Congresswoman Pelosi celebrates the decision by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to grant deferred action to Anthony John Makk of San Francisco.

Congresswoman Pelosi meets with her constituents, Bradford Wells and Anthony Makk on October 5th to discuss their immigration case. Wells and Makk, a bi-national couple, are legally married, but faced separation due to the so-called Defense of Marriage Act.

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Issues:LGBTQ+