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BREAKING: San Diego gay activist detained after Feb. 5 traffic stop, scheduled for deportation


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February 10, 2012 | 1:27 pm
(Updated: February 13, 2012 | 10:07 am)

We hear about it all too often: members of the LGBT community across the nation facing deportation because of federal crackdowns and laws like the Defense of Marriage Act that block paths to legal residency.

San Diego gay man, Allan Spyere, held in detainment for deportation.

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Friends say Spyere has been an active and involved leader in the San Diego LGBT community, playing a crucial role in youth services in the city. He’s the current Emporer of the Imperial Court, and a San Diego City Council member Todd Gloria declared June 27 “Allan Spyere Day” last year in recognition of Spyere’s commitment to the LGBT community. Spyere is also a board member of the Harvey Milk foundation.

Friends and supporters have issued a call to action to fight for Spyere. They’ve posted a flurry of YouTube since news broke. One such video is here:

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Holly Hatch

Holly Hatch is Out Front Colorado's executive editor. Reach her by e-mail at holly@outfrontcolorado.com.

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Roland Hulme
Roland Hulme

Hmmmm. As a LEGAL immigrant to this country, I have to admit my sympathy for illegal immigrants is somewhat... mitigated. This story isn't really about Spyere being gay - this same situation plays out thousands of times every day with straight people; and begs a broader examination of the immigration question.

Belteshazzar Daniel
Belteshazzar Daniel

That's what we get for having a president like Barack Obama. Did you know he has deported more immigrants than Bush? And that he increased the "goal" of the number of immigrants to deport? Yeh, fuck you, Barry.

Sean Middleswart
Sean Middleswart

:(
Terrible!