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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Commentary on LWVUS Lawsuit against USCIC, DHS, et al

Submitted by The Charleston Area in December 2025.

Position

LWV Charleston wrote an Op-Ed in the Post and Courier about joining the federal lawsuit against agencies trying to restrict voter registrations.
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Observer Corps Findings

Immigration protest

Submitted by Orange Coast in March 2026.

News

Immigration Policy: A Hot Topic

by Susan J. Knight

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Immigration Interest Group

Immigration Interest Group

Mission: 

The Immigration Interest Group provides both education and advocacy to the Orange
Coast membership. We support the LWV positions that immigration policies
should be responsive to those facing political persecution and that all immigrants should
receive fair treatment under the law.

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The Immigration Experience!

The Immigration Experience

Submitted by Downers Grove-Woodridge-Lisle in February 2026.

Event Date: 
03/25/2026 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Event location: 

Benedictine University - Goodwin Hall

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LULAC, Joined by Leading Legacy Civil Rights Organizations, Calls for Congressional Investigation Into Recent Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions

LWV Press Release

Submitted by California in January 2026.

Public Statement

The nation’s oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization, joined by the League of Women Voters and Common Cause, issues a historic call for oversight, adherence to the Constitution, and public accountability.

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LWVGY Statement on Local ICE Detention

Ice Detention Statement

Submitted by Greater Youngstown in November 2025.

Public Statement

League of Women Voters Opposes ICE Detention Contract for Mahoning County 

Public Statement

Date of Release or Mention: 

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WYCD Action Alert for 07.25.25

act now

Submitted by Alachua County in July 2025.

Action Alerts

CURRENT ACTION TOPICS: 1) Send support to Gainesville City officials during 'audit', 2) Email state legislators about detention camps, 3) Call national legislators to demand the release of the Epstein files, 4) Call national legislators to restore funding to public broadcasting

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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

civics

Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2025.

News

Susan B. Wilson Civic Award Ceremony video - https://youtu.be/xEjuLhJhksA

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Welcoming Immigrants in Washington State

Submitted by Spokane Area in June 2025.

Position

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

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.

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