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Immigration Reform

Immigration Reform

League of Women Voter Position.  Resource Information.

League of Women Voter Position

LWVUS Board Adopts Immigration Position

After a lengthy and comprehensive study of this complex issue by the League's grassroots members, the LWVUS Board of Directors unanimously adopted the League's position on immigration, which calls for a path to citizenship for current unauthorized immigrants.

The 18-month study was successful thanks to the hard work of the Immigration Study Committee and the high level of participation -67 percent of the 560 Leagues across the country. The new position provides for federal enforcement of immigration laws and full due process rights for immigrants. State and local Leagues may oppose efforts in their communities to deport, detain or harass unauthorized immigrants who have no history of serious criminal activity.

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Resource Information

  • LWVUS Resource Information on Immigration

    Scope of US League of Women Voter Study

  • The Economic Impact of the Hispanic Population in the State of North Carolina.

  • LWVUS Consensus Questions used by local leagues to arrive at consensus.

    • Resource Information from the Hispanic Liaison of Chatham County

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