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LWVUS IMMIGRATION DISCUSSION GROUP

HISTORY:
For many years, LWV members across the nation collaborated on immigration, especially at national conventions.  At the 2022 and 2024 national conventions, the group offered workshops and gathered names and emails of interested members who wanted to be part of the Immigration Google Group.  This led to increased communication via the Google Group and the offering of several Zoom events in between national conventions.

SIGN UP FOR THE GOOGLE GROUP:
Get regular emails, timely news and conference information.
Sign up at  lwvusimmigrationgroup@gmail.com

LEADERSHIP TEAM:
The leadership team meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday of the month to discuss latest developments and plan programs.

LWV California:          Jane Andrews (San Diego), Beryl Flom (San Diego) 

LWV Illinois:                Kim Reed

LWV Massachusetts:  Marlene O’Brien     

LWV New Jersey:        Deborah Macmillan
LWV New Mexico:      Meredith Machen, Edwina Jarmillo

LWV New York City:    Laura Quigg
LWV New York State:  Kathleen Stein
LWV Texas:                    Nancy Kral (Dallas), Linda Wassenich

LWV Washington:        Susan Martin (San Juan Islands)

2026 NATIONAL CONVENTION IMMIGRATION WORKSHOP HANDOUTS:
Click on these links to access Convention workshop handouts:
WHAT YOUR LEAGUE CAN DO ABOUT IMMIGRATION
LWV IMMIGRATION ACTION IN 2025 & 2026
ECONOMIC IMPACT OF LEGAL AND UNAUTHORIZED IMMIGRATION TO THE US
2026 NATIONAL CONVENTION IMMIGRATION INFORMATION:

CONCURRENCE WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE POSITION ON PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANTS, adopted at the June 2026 National Convention

The League of Women Voters believes that all residents of the United States, regardless of immigration status or citizenship, should be treated with dignity and respect. This means that all residents, regardless of immigration status or citizenship, should have access to essential state-funded services, have the opportunity to avail themselves of legal representation in court and immigration proceedings, and have the opportunity to live and work in safety. The League encourages all elected officials and government leaders in the United States to take action to ensure these fundamental rights. It also means that political leaders have an obligation to condemn xenophobia, discrimination, and anti-immigrant rhetoric.

For more information, visit https://lwvwa.org/immigrants-concurrence