League Sends Letter to U.S. House on Immigration Reform (Legal Document) 5/16/2013 The League sent a letter to the U.S. House on May 16, 2013 regarding immigration reform and citizenship in a Democracy.
TAKE ACTION: Immigration Debate Begins in Senate (Blog) 5/14/2013 As the Senate Judiciary Committee takes steps to tackle immigration reform, we must urge our Senators to allow immigrants to contribute to the U.S. economy and society by providing a clear pathway to…
League Sends Letter to U.S. Senate on Immigration Reform (Legal Document) 4/18/2013 The League sent a letter to the U.S. Senate on April 18, 2013 regarding immigration reform and citizenship in a Democracy.
LWV Commends President Obama’s Attention to Our Issues in SOTU Address, But Hoped for More Action on Voting Rights (Blog) 2/13/2013 In last night’s State of the Union (SOTU) address, President Obama addressed many crucial issues affecting our country. His remarks touched on some of the League’s priority issues including voting…
It’s My First Election! (Blog) 11/2/2012 Since the 2000 Presidential Election, I have been anxiously waiting to get the opportunity to vote. I went as far as creating a mock election ballot for my elementary school for the 2004 Presidential…
Immigrants: Diversity and Inclusion (Legal Document) 3/7/2007 This background paper was produced as part of the League's two-year (2006-2008) study of Immigration aimed at helping communities understand the implications of immigration at the local, state,…
Who Will Elect the President? The Electoral College System (Blog) 8/8/2000 Every four years, the Electoral College, a little-known feature of our Constitution, enjoys a fleeting movement of fame. About six weeks after the long grind of the presidential election is over, the…
Immigration (Topic Page) 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…