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California Teacher Says She Married Gaza-Born Man to Help Him Seek U.S. Citizenship

Immigration experts say the online Utah marriage could trigger fraud scrutiny because U.S. law requires bona fide marriages for immigration benefits.

  • Laura Pinho, a Los Angeles public school teacher, married a man from Gaza through an online ceremony in Utah to support Palestinian rights and assist him in seeking U.S. citizenship.
  • The marriage was symbolic and motivated by U.S. policies affecting Palestinians, with Pinho using her American citizenship to try to equalize the playing field.
  • Immigration experts warn that marriage fraud is a federal crime, and Pinho's admission could expose her to legal risks, including prosecution.
  • Pinho incorporates her pro-Palestinian activism into her teaching by leading Students for Justice in Palestine and using cultural lessons related to Palestinian history.
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