Immigration

Immigration

Promote reunification of immediate families; meet the economic, business, and employment needs of the United States; be responsive to those facing political persecution or humanitarian crises; and provide for student visas. Ensure fair treatment under the law for all persons. In transition to a reformed system, support provisions for unauthorized immigrants already in the country to earn legal status.

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League of Women Voters South County Welcomes Kathy Cloutier of Dorcas International RI and U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner for “Find Your Civic Voice” Series Inside Immigration in Rhode Island

Position

Regardless of immigration status or citizenship all residents of Washington should have access to essential state-funded services.

The League’s Position

Statement of Position on Immigration, as announced by the national board, April 2008:

The League of Women Voters believes that immigration policies should promote reunification of immediate families; meet the economic, business, and employment needs of the United States; and be responsive to those facing political persecution or humanitarian crises. Provision should also be made for qualified persons to enter the United States on student visas. All persons should receive fair treatment under the law.

Event Date: 
05/01/2025 - 6:00pm
Event location: 

First Lutheran Church

On May 1, the Manitowoc League of Women Voters and RUTH, the Interfaith Justice Group will co-sponsor a discussion:

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Event Date: 
02/19/2025 - 11:45am to 1:45pm
Event location: 

Back Bay Conference Center

Speaker from the Orange County Rapid Response Network (OCRRN)

Topic:  “Immigrant Rights and New Challenges”

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Upcoming Workshop on Immigration

by Anne Stone

     Executive Committee

Local Response to Impending Deportation Policies event graphic
Event Date: 
12/17/2024 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

Lippitt House Museum

Video of Event: https://youtu.be/m0itW4m4-B4
Speaker Bios: https://tinyurl.com/ycyxwwne

From the Speakers:
Dorcas International of RI: https://www.diiri.org/
* To help with housing: https://www.diiri.org/ways-to-give/housing/
* To donate goods: https://www.diiri.org/what-we-do/donate-goods/
* To volunteer: https://progresolatino.org/volunteer
Fuerza Laboral: https://www.fuerza-laboral.org/
Progreso Latino: https://progresolatino.org
* Volunteering with Progreso Latino: https://progresolatino.org/volunteer

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To achieve the League's vision of a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate, LWV advocates on issues like voting rights as

Logo for 2024 Lippitt House Museum Conversations w/LWV Providence
Event Date: 
03/12/2024 - 6:30pm
Event location: 

Lippitt House Museum

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