Gay Couples Split by Immigration Law; Under 1996 Act, Personal Commitments Are Not Recognized

March 23, 1999, Tuesday
By ANDREW JACOBS (NYT); Metropolitan Desk
Late Edition - Final, Section B, Page 1, Column 4, 2462 words

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Representative Bob Barr, a conservative Republican from Georgia, agreed that such legislation would stand little chance. I"It never ceases to maze me the off-the-wall things people come up with," he said. "How would immigration officials distinguish between life partners and sex partners? How would they even know who is homosexual and who isn't? There would be so much room for abuse."