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Immigration

Census Moves Forward Without Citizenship Question (Press Release)

Now that the threat of a citizenship question on the Census appears to have ended, the focus must turn toward ensuring the 2020 Census is conducted appropriately and comprehensively.

League Supports Legislation to Mitigate Harm to Children at U.S. Borders (Article)

The League joined more than 150 organizations in support of the Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections (HELP) for Separated Children Act and Help for Separated Families Act (H.R. 3451/H.R. 3452). 

LWV Demands Immediate Action to Resolve the Inhumane Treatment for Asylum Seekers (Press Release)

The administration’s no tolerance policy for asylum seekers has created constant fear and chaos for immigrant families while doing nothing to strengthen our national security.

League Urges Congress Pass Permanent Protections for Dreamers (Legal Document)

The League joined 400 national, state, and local groups urging Congress to ensure passage of legislation that permanently protects Dreamers and beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED).

League of Women Voters Statement on President Trump’s Emergency Order to Build a Border Wall (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters CEO Virginia Kase issued the following statement following President Trump's declaration of a national emergency.

League Urges House and Senate to Re-Open the Government (Legal Document)

The League sent a memo to the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate urging them to re-open the government.

League of Women Voters Responds to President Trump’s Address (Press Release)

What will keep our nation secure is not a wall, but a comprehensive immigration plan executed through a fully funded government.

Taking to the Streets to March for Families (Blog)

Today hundreds of thousands of people stepped up to say “Immigrants are welcome here” during Families Belong Together marches across the country.

Highly Partisan Immigration Legislation Goes Down in Flames (Press Release)

The House of Representatives today in a 121-301 vote rejected the Ryan Compromise immigration legislation.

League Disapointed by U.S. Decision to Withdraw from UN Human Rights Council (Legal Document)

LWVUS sent a memo to Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo and UN Ambassador Nikki Haley regarding the Administration's decision to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council.