Citizenship

American Legion opposes President Obama’s proposal to grant amnesty to people who are in the United States illegally.

In an election year that may decide the future of defense budget cuts, our troops are making fewer absentee ballot requests.
The Legion’s “Get out the Vote 2012” brochure helps Legionnaires and posts empower eligible citizens to vote.

The American Legion opposes illegal immigration and amnesty for illegal aliens, but fully supports opportunities for legal immigration.

Immigration and Naturalization

Providing assistance and instruction to those following the legal path to citizenship has been a longstanding and proud Legion tradition almost since the organization’s founding.

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