NIGERIA VOTED AGAINST GAY RIGHTS DECLARATION AS THE UNITED NATIONS PASS LANDMARK RESOLUTION.
Written by U.S Immigration News Wednesday, 29 June 2011 17:42
Nigeria has kicked against the United Nations’ resolution that endorsed the rights of gay, lesbian and
transgendered people, warning that the world body could turn into a “guinea pig” of policies that cannot
be implemented by member states. Nigeria’s vote was, however, not enough to defeat the resolution
which was passed by the Geneva-based Council with 23 votes in favor,19 against and three abstentees.
The resolution brought forward by South Africa was supported by the United States, the European
Union and Latin American countries. Nigeria, which spoke on behalf of the African group at the council,
was prominent among the nations that voted against it, including Russia, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
Speaking on behalf of...
GOVERNOR CUOMO URGED TO BACK OUT OF AN IMMIGRANT FINGERPRINT-SHARING PRORAM.
Last Updated on Sunday, 05 June 2011 03:08 Written by U.S Immigration News Sunday, 05 June 2011 02:47
New Yorkers are stepping up pressure on Gov. Cuomo to back out of an immigrant fingerprint-
sharing program-just like the Illinois governor. States who take part in Secure Communities
automatically send to Homeland Securities the fingerprints of everyone who is booked.
The Federal Government says the program is to find and deport dangerous criminals,
opponents say the program sweeps up low-level offenders and even domestic violence victims.
“The time is now for Gov. Cuomo to take a stance,” said Sunita Patel, staff attorney at the
Center for Constitutional Rights. “Individuals who have been victims of domestic violence have
been deported because of Secure Communities.”
A dozen religious leaders held a vigil outside...
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