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Gay, Latino groups find common cause in immigration debate as Congress prepares for overhaul

Article by: LISA LEFF , Associated Press

Updated: February 2, 2013 - 2:17 PM

SAN FRANCISCO - As a gay Mexican immigrant living in the United States illegally, Alex Aldana acutely understands his double-minority status. Not only does he fear deportation, he can't seek citizenship by marrying a partner because the federal government doesn't recognize same-sex marriages.

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