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Immigrant With HIV to Be Deported to Venezuela, Which Lacks Meds
Justice Prevails for Deported HIV-Positive Gay Mexican! [VIDEO]
What Are the Facts About HIV Rates in Haiti?

Stressors Hamper Undocumented Africans’ Access to HIV Care in U.S.

Researchers interviewed undocumented African immigrants living with HIV in New York City.
Brian Hastings of the U.S. Border Patrol testifies at a House Judiciary Committee hearing.

U.S. Border Patrol Separates Children From Parents Who Have HIV

But official immigration policy states that HIV “is no longer defined as a communicable disease of public health significance.”

Senate Stands Still on 2020 Budget as the July 4 Recess Arrives

But is the recently passed bill to fund the border crisis a sign that other progressive priorities will also be ignored?

How U.S. Immigration Policy Killed Johana Medina León

A trans woman with HIV, she fled persecution in El Salvador—then died after detainment in ICE’s “LGBTQ pod.”

National Caribbean-American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2019

The June 8 awareness day falls during National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
Humberto Cruz receives an award from the Latino Commission on AIDS in 2011, presented by actress Rosie Perez

R.I.P. Humberto Cruz, HIV Advocate for Immigrants and People of Color

“Humberto truly understood the plight of people on the margins of society, of people who have the least access to health care.”

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How Many Immigrants Fleeing HIV Persecution Are Allowed in the U.S.?

Advocates say the government hasn’t provided data on HIV-positive refugees. Here’s why they want those numbers.

Trump Proposes New HIV Funding but Same Old (Massive) Budget Cuts

Plus: Once again federal funds get diverted from health care and into the detention of immigrant youth.
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Did You Catch the Nod to an HIV-Positive Ball Scene Icon at the Oscars?

Billy Porter served the HIV reference on the red carpet. Plus: Problems with Rami Malek’s Best Actor acceptance speech? [VIDEO]

AIDS 2020 vs. HIV 2020

San Francisco and Mexico City host competing conferences.
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How HIV/AIDS Groups Responded to Trump’s State of the Union Address

A roundup of statements

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When your government doesn’t work…

In the midst of the federal shutdown and the backlash against migrants and immigration, where is the conversation in HIV?
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AG Nominee William Barr’s Record Shows “Disturbing Views” About HIV

His earlier stint as attorney general included holding immigrants in an “HIV concentration camp.” Then there are his views on LGBT people.

The Global HIV Community is Getting a Divorce

With the news of “HIV2020,” the breaking point between community-based advocates and the International AIDS Society has been reached.

Alternative to AIDS 2020 Conference to Be Held in Mexico City

It’s planned by activists who cannot or will not attend the San Francisco gathering because of U.S. discriminatory policies.
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AIDS Activists Interrupt the Premiere of “Bohemian Rhapsody” [VIDEO]

ACT UP London connects PrEP, stigma and HIV-positive immigrants to the rock biopic about Queen and Freddie Mercury.
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