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14 hours ago · The most glaring problem with the interpretation of the survey is the small sample. Only 97 Latter-day Saints out of a U.S. Latter-day Saint population of nearly 7 million members …

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What does the church say about immigration reform?

“We encourage our national leaders to take swift action to correct this situation and seek for rational, compassionate solutions.” —Church statement The Church released a statement on Monday, June 18, expressing the need for immigration reform that supports families. ...

Does immigration reform support families?

The Church released a statement on Monday, June 18, expressing the need for immigration reform that supports families. “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has long expressed its position that immigration reform should strengthen families and keep them together,” the Church said. ...

Why are conservative members of the Church of Latter-day Saints being turned off?

Traditionally conservative members of the Church of Latter-day Saints in Arizona are being turned off from former President Donald Trump, in part because of his language around immigrants. ...

What is the Latter-day Saints for Harris-Walz Advisory Committee?

The Arizona Harris-Walz campaign launched the Latter-day Saints for Harris-Walz Advisory Committee in September, in an effort to win them over. "Members of the Latter-day Saints Church and people of faith across Arizona and the country are recognizing that Vice President Kamala Harris shares their values. ...

Are LDS opposed to anti-immigrant legislation in Arizona?

The LDS community in Arizona has voiced its opposition to anti-immigrant legislation in the past, including legislation in 2010 known as the "show me your papers" bill, which the church rejected parts around enforcement. ...

Did Trump's rhetoric on immigration sit well with immigrants?

The Arizonan said that Trump's rhetoric on immigration—promising mass deportations and characterizing migrants as criminals or those stealing jobs—did not sit well with those who had connections to countries where immigrants were from, or who worked and lived alongside them in their communities. ...