Jose Antonio Vargas

Today the Obama administration announced it would cease some deportations and offer undocumented young people who meet certain requirements the opportunity to work legally. GLAAD applauds the young, undocumented leaders, many of whom are LGBT, for their tireless advocacy to ensure that all Americans have access to safety, equal opportunity and protection.

Meet the accomplished, visible, and outspoken undocumented LGBT leaders who have played a major role in making remarkable gains in the immigrant advocacy movement.