Principles of Ethical Government: Immigration
Mormon Women for Ethical Government’s Principles of Ethical Government (3)(d) states:
3(d) People have moral responsibilities to provide succor and relief to their fellow human beings fleeing war, violence, persecution, and natural disasters, regardless of their race, nationality, or religion (see Leviticus 19:33-34, Matthew 25:31-45, and Alma 27:21-24).
The United States of America is a nation of immigrants, and immigrants continue to strengthen and enrich our country. There is overwhelming bipartisan American support for policies that prioritize security and order while responding to humanitarian needs and spiraling backlogs.
In this document we propose principles that should guide discussions on immigration policy and reform in an effort to accomplish two important goals: 1) to create a compassionate immigration system that welcomes the stranger in an organized and systematic way that sustains the rule of law, and 2) to recognize that migrants — refugees, immigrants, asylees, and more — are our fellow human beings, endowed by the Creator with unalienable natural rights.
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