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Immigration


Jan 28
Alien Enemies Act: A Fraught and Rarely Used Law
President Trump declared he would invoke the Alien Enemies Act to deal with the “invasion” at the southern border of the U.S.


Jan 24
Q&A About New Executive Orders Concerning Immigration and Deportation
The new presidential administration has issued many executive orders focused on immigration issues since taking office.

Nov 12, 2024
Call to Action: Urge Federal Elected Officials and the President to Create Lasting Bipartisan Immigration Solutions That Are Secure, Humane, Efficient, and Focused on Growth
Campaign promises of mass deportations and halting refugee resettlement do not align with principles of ethical government.

Jun 15, 2023
Call to Action: Ask Your Members of Congress to Support the Afghan Adjustment Act
In 2022 the Afghan Adjustment Act was introduced in the House and Senate with strong bipartisan support, and we hope to see it reintroduced.

May 10, 2022
Call to Action: End Using Title 42 as Border Immigration Policy
Instead of rule by executive order and misapplied policy, members of Congress can work toward ethical, common-sense immigration policy.


Feb 7, 2022
The Afghan Adjustment Act: Frequently Asked Questions
We call for a clear pathway to legal permanent residency and a right to work for our new neighbors with the Afghan Adjustment Act.


Sep 13, 2021
Afghanistan Immigration: The 3 Secure, Systematic Processes
While the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan has seemed chaotic and alarming, immigration safeguards will not be abandoned.

Mar 13, 2021
Call to Action: Support Dreamers and Pass the Dream Act of 2021
The American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 is a bipartisan bill that would provide permanent protection and a pathway for Dreamers.


Jan 20, 2021
Mormon Women for Ethical Government's Immigration Priorities Statement
A new year and presidential administration bring hope for ethical changes to immigration. Here are our priorities for immigration reform.

Jun 18, 2020
Call to Action: Oppose New Asylum Procedures
The Trump administration has posted a proposal that would drastically restrict people's ability to apply and qualify for asylum.


Nov 21, 2019
Advocating for Refugees in Arizona
Members of the MWEG Arizona chapter are committed mentors of refugee families in cities throughout the state.

Nov 3, 2019
Call to Action: Encourage Your Governor to Accept Refugees in Your State!
The president’s executive order places the onus of accepting refugees on state and local governments. Gov. Herbert’s response is exemplary.

Aug 23, 2019
Official Statement From Mormon Women for Ethical Government on Child Detention
We condemn the regulation announced by the Trump administration on Wed. that would abolish the 20-day limit on holding families in jails.

Jan 17, 2019
Official Statement From Mormon Women for Ethical Government on New Revelations About the Separation of Children From Their Families at the Border
It is time to focus on rational, bipartisan, compassionate immigration reform that will prevent the separation of children from families.

May 31, 2018
Official Statement From Mormon Women for Ethical Government on the Separation of Children From Their Families at the Border
Taking children away from loving parents violates every code of ethics and morality known to humankind and cannot in any way be justified.
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