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She's being accused of marriage fraud on the basis of sexual identity. This is a form of discrimination that is prohibited in my country by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
In 2005, the Canadian federal government passed a bill that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. We are not the only country to do so. It's unfortunate that it appears the U.S. is several years behind.
But this is kinda beside the point. The victim in this case identifies as a woman and has since before the marriage. This isn't so much as a same-sex marriage issue as it is a sexual-identity discrimination issue.
In terms of legal matters, I can see how the courts would rule against her. After all, the law is the law. However, if this is the case, the laws are outdated.
I hope she gets her benefits.
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