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"Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to be free..." ~Statue of Liberty poem

Immigration Committee

Virtual Meetings until further notice

Contact Co-chairpersons Jill Heroux or Paul Heroux for information on how to join the group, log into the meetings and participate.

The League of Women Voters of the United States issues "Statement on Federal Immigration Enforcement and the Erosion of Constitutional Rights"

Read more HERE.

The LWVUS is actively involved in advocating for immigration policy changes that promote reunification of immediate families, meet the economic and employment needs of the United States, and respond to those facing political persecution or humanitarian crises. They support provisions for unauthorized immigrants already in the country to earn legal status and ensure fair treatment under the law for all persons.

LWVUS also opposes ICE detention contracts and supports the reintroduction of the NO BAN Act to protect mixed-immigration status families. They have signed onto letters urging the Secretary of HHS to allow DACA recipients to enroll in health insurance through the ACA, CHIP, and Medicaid. LWVUS continues to be a voice for immigrant rights and advocates for the protection of DACA recipients and other vulnerable populations.

We support our state League position.

The League of Women Voters of Florida recognizes that the state and America as a whole are lands of immigrants.

They help weave the fabric and identity of our nation, and we believe it is critical for the U.S. to encourage their participation in our society and democracy.

Because immigration is a major part of our country's conversation and continues to be a leading topic in the news, we hope to help people better understand the many facets of this complex issue.