For Immediate Release
December 28, 2022
Contact Information:
Joyce LeBombard
President, League of Women Voters of Texas
512-585-4090
jlebombard@lwvtexas.org
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The League’s Statement about the
Busing of People Seeking Asylum
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Austin, TX – The League of Women Voters of Texas condemns Governor Abbott’s busing documented immigrant asylum seekers to Washington DC, New York, Chicago, and other cities without warning or coordination with local and state officials, or aid organizations in those cities. The governor has been busing migrants to other cities since April, often without adequate food and clothing for the trip or without migrants knowing where they will be dropped off.
LWV Texas calls on the governor to stop this dangerous and inhumane political ploy. We call upon him and his administration to instead work with local, state, and federal officials, and immigration organizations to humanly aid these distraught people and to develop a fair and humane immigration policy.
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About the League of Women Voters of Texas: The League of Women Voters is one of America’s oldest and most trusted civic nonprofit organizations. Formed in 1919, the Texas League represents more than 13,500 grassroots advocates and 34 local Leagues across the state. The League never supports or opposes candidates for office or political parties. The League encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government. The League also seeks to influence public policy through education and advocacy. Membership is open to people 16 years and older. Learn more about the League of Women Voters of Texas at LWVTexas.org.
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League of Women Voters of Texas
1212 Guadalupe St. #107
Austin Texas, 78701
(512)-472-1100
lwvtexas@lwvtexas.org
lwvtexas.org
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