The Supreme Court is yet to hand down a ruling on same - sex marriage . Because of DOMA , U.S. citizens can not sponsor same - sex partners for immigration . The same - sex couples are in the crosshairs of two national debates . Amendment to immigration reform bill will also bring controversy .
The Supreme Court is poised to hand down a ruling on same-sex marriage . Because of DOMA , U.S. citizens can not sponsor same-sex partners for immigration . 30,000 same-sex couples are in the crosshairs of two national debates . Amendment to immigration reform bill would also bring relief .