Immigration
Immigration
Immigration policies should promote the reunification of immediate families, meet economic, business, and employment needs, and be responsive to those facing political persecution or humanitarian crises.
Why It Matters
All people should receive fair treatment under the law, and the US must encourage new citizens' participation in our democracy.
What We're Doing
Legal Advocacy
We support federal immigration laws that provide efficient, expeditious systems for immigrants to enter the United States.
Congress must take immediate action to pass common-sense, fair immigration policies that end the crisis at our border, stop the separation of families, and provide a path to citizenship.
Supporting a Path to Citizenship
Diverse voices enhance our democracy. The League believes that a path to citizenship, or provisions for unauthorized immigrants already living in the US to earn legal status, will strengthen our nation.
We have lobbied both the House and Senate for a path to citizenship. We've also lobbied to support the DREAM Act, critical legislation enabling immigrant youth to become fully productive members of American society.
Helping New Americans Become Active Participants in Our Democracy
Voter education and voter registration are the foundation of the League’s work.
The strongest democracy is one in which the voices of all participants are heard. As such, the League is committed to helping new citizens become active in American political life. We do this by providing civic education and registering tens of thousands of new voters at naturalization ceremonies in communities nationwide.
The League of Women Voters of the United States submits comments urging the Department of Health and Human Services not to finalize the proposed rule change to the definition of "lawfully present" to exclude people with DACA status for the purposes of determining eligibility to enroll in ACA health insurance coverage.
Recent actions by President Donald Trump threaten today’s immigrant community.
In moments like this, we must stand against hate and for our neighbors. LWV and the National Partnership for New Americans have identified a few ways you can defend America’s immigrant communities.
The League joined a letter urging Congress to oppose a bill to authorize the Administration to cut federal funds to state and local governments for not participating in immigrant deportations.
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