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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Proving ourselves through civic engagement is important for immigrants

Jeromel on Immigrant Engagement

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in August 2019.

Member's Spotlight

August 2019

Jeromel Lara published this article in the Daily Journal on August 26th.

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Immigration

Submitted by Frederick County in February 2019.

Position

Effect of the implementation of Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Immigration Act in Frederick County
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LWVUS Statement on the Proposed Border Wall

The President  Should Fund the Government – Not a Border Wall  

Washington, DC – The League of Women Voters of the United States  CEO  Virginia Kase  released the following statement following President Trump’s address to the nation. 

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League of Women Voters Responds to President Trump's Address

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in January 2019.

Action Alerts

 

https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/league-women-voters-responds-president-trumps-address

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LWVWI Statement of opposition to ICE arrests in Wisconsin

Submitted by Wisconsin in September 2018.

Public Statement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, September 26, 2018

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Immigration Committee

LWV Pasadena Area members interested in learning more about immigration and advocacy options for immigration reform are encouraged to join the LWVC Immigration Interest Group.  League members from across California meet regularly via Zoom to hear from speakers representing organizations active in border issues and immigration reform, to discuss and evaluate current relevant state legislation and executive actions, and to share developments in their localities.

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Civil Discourse Workshop on Immigration

Civil Discourse on Immigration

Submitted by Southwest Santa Clara Valley in August 2018.

Event Date: 
09/29/2018 - 1:00pm to 09/30/2018 - 4:45pm
Event location: 

Ladera Community Church, UCC, Peabody Hall

The Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties are hosting a four-hour civil discourse workshop around immigration.

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County Supervisor Candace Anderson's June 2 presentation to the LWV Diablo Valley Annual Meeting

County Supervisor Candace Andersen

Submitted by Diablo Valley in June 2018.

Blog Post

County Supervisor Candace Anderson gave a wide-ranging description of her duties as county supervisor during her talk to the LWV Diablo Valley Annual Meeting on June 2, 2018.

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June-July 2018 Voter

young girl reading newspaper

Submitted by Diablo Valley in June 2018.

News

Our monthly membership newsletter with lots of current articles - reports on recent workshops on elections and on housing, our primary season voter service activities, and more!

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May 2018 Voter

young girl reading newspaper

Submitted by Diablo Valley in May 2018.

News

Our monthly membership newsletter with lots of current articles - ranging from candidate forums to census questions, and more!

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