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"IMMIGRATION: League stakes out new position".  VOTE411.org.

"IMMIGRATION: League stakes out new position"

The League of Women Voters of the US recently completed a two-year Immigration Study aimed at helping communities understand the implications of immigration at the local, state and federal levels. As part of this project, League members in Nashville explored the reasons for immigration, current federal immigration policy and the impact of immigration on American society.

The LWVUS recently adopted the following position, which State and Local Leagues can apply to education and advocacy work on issues at state and local levels:

The League of Women Voters believes that immigration policies should promote reunification of immediate families; meet the economic, business and employment needs of the United States; and be responsive to those facing political persecution or humanitarian crises. Provision should also be made for qualified persons to enter the U.S. on student visas. All persons should receive fair treatment under the law. Learn more about this timely topic by checking out the National League's web site at www.lwv.org; follow the link on the home page to access copies of National Voter articles and 8 excellent background papers. Learn more about Immigration Issues in Tennessee by reading the report issued August 1, 2007 by the Tennessee Comptroller's office, http://www.comptroller1.state.tn.us/RA_NR/newsreleasearchieve.asp. This insightful report includes a 2-page executive summary.

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