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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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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"Our County Without Immigrants, Myths, Facts, Resources"

Submitted by Manitowoc County in April 2025.

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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Lunch with League February 19

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Submitted by Orange Coast in February 2025.

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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Workshop on Immigration

No one is illegal

Submitted by Orange Coast in December 2024.

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Upcoming Workshop on Immigration

by Anne Stone

     Executive Committee

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Local Responses to Impending Deportation Policies

Local Response to Impending Deportation Policies event graphic

Submitted by Rhode Island in November 2024.

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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LWV's Work with Urgent Social Justice Issues

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Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2024.

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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

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Immigration, Belonging & Civic Participation: Rhode Island Stories

Logo for 2024 Lippitt House Museum Conversations w/LWV Providence

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2024.

Event Date: 
03/12/2024 - 6:30pm
Event location: 

Lippitt House Museum

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A Trip to the Border

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in September 2023.

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LWV-PA Promotes Immigration Reform at the LWVUS National Convention

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in July 2022.

News

LWV-PA was one of thirty-nine Leagues that recommended adding elevated advocacy for immigration reform to the national League program for 2022–24.

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LWV Stands with Ukraine

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in March 2022.

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