FW: Seeking Cosponsors for I.C.E. / Platform Reaffirmation resolution.

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From: Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, October 10, 2025 5:15:26 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Seeking Cosponsors for I.C.E. / Platform Reaffirmation resolution.

I am seeking cosponsors and support for the following resolution:

                                                                                

We hold that human rights should not be denied or abridged on the basis of nationality. We condemn massive roundups of Hispanic Americans and others by the federal government in its hunt for individuals not possessing required government documents. We strongly oppose all measures that would punish employers who hire undocumented workers. Such measures repress free enterprise, harass Workers, and systematically discourage employers from hiring Hispanics.

Undocumented non-citizens should not be denied the fundamental freedom to labor and to move about unmolested. Furthermore, immigration must not be restricted for reasons of race, religion, political creed, age, or sexual preference.

We, therefore, call for the elimination of all restrictions on immigration, the abolition of I.C.E. and the Border Patrol, and a declaration of full amnesty for all people who have entered the country illegally.

This resolution's text is from the 1986 Libertarian Party platform, having only updated the agency name as it was renamed when its duties were split. It's also worth pointing out that the Libertarian National Convention has resolved, without opposition, its support for the abolition of I.C.E. specifically.

It's unfortunate that this 40-year-old text is still directly applicable to today's national political issues.

Both the Republican and Democratic Parties have supported the systemic abuse of migrants, our bloated and immoral immigration system, and the police state which is now wielded against those who support the human rights of migrants regardless of their documentation status.

The Libertarian Party is the only well-established National Party which has called for the abolition of I.C.E., and which stands against the roundups of undocumented migrants. As such, it is imperative we take a bold stance against the abuse, detention, and forced deportation of migrants.

In Liberty, 

Keith Thompson

Region 3 South Rep

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From: Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Seeking Cosponsors for I.C.E. / Platform Reaffirmation resolution.

cosponsor 

Travis L. Bost

LNC At-Large

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From: Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>
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From: Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Seeking Cosponsors for I.C.E. / Platform Reaffirmation resolution.

Although "elimination of ALL restrictions" (emphasis added) may not enjoy the support of even a majority of libertarians or be politically tenable. Where does "Ellis Island"-style as campaigned by our presidential candidate line up? Or health & criminal status monitoring?

Should we call for an end to foreign wars & the welfare state as part of this?

Travis L. Bost

LNC At-Large

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From: Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>
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Or reverting immigration decisions back to states & localities 

Travis L. Bost

LNC At-Large

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From: Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Seeking Cosponsors for I.C.E. / Platform Reaffirmation resolution.

Should we also condemn leftist violence against federal agents?

Travis L. Bost

LNC At-Large

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From: Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>
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I moved to amend by substitution and propose a resolution that the LNC commit to actually being productive

Andrew Watkins

At Large | Libertarian National Committee

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From: Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>
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Move*

Andrew Watkins

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From: Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>
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Sorry for the spam; I agree with the resolution and will likely support it but feel it lacks solutions consistent with our present situation. One of the most frequent pushbacks I get is that libertarians offer utopian visions but no solutions. 

Travis L. Bost

LNC At-Large

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Subject: Re: Seeking Cosponsors for I.C.E. / Platform Reaffirmation resolution.

Cosponsor

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Cosponsor

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