League of Women Voters Consider Immigration Policy

The League of Women Voters is developing a position statement on immigration. The League is a non-partisan organization and does not weigh in on any issue without extensive study and thorough discussion of the topic. As a result when they do release a statement it is generally very influential. They currently have a survey on their website which the local league will use to help them develop a position.


To take the survey follow this link:

Contact your local league president or the president of the NJ state league to weigh in.



Below is a summary of the Church’s position on immigration.

The Church believes that current immigration laws and policies have often led to the undermining of immigrants’ human dignity and have kept families apart. The existing immigration system has resulted in a growing number of persons in this country in an unauthorized capacity, living in the shadows as they toil in jobs that would otherwise go unfilled. Close family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents must wait years for a visa to be reunited. And, our nation’s border enforcement strategies have been ineffective and have led to the death of thousands of migrants.

The Church has a responsibility to shine the message of God on this issue and help to build bridges between all parties so that an immigration system can be created that is just for all and serves the common good, including the legitimate security concerns of our nation.

For more information on the Catholic Church’s position on immigration go to www.justiceforimmigrants.org/