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The Justice Committee is involved in several significant justice topics: Criminal Justice, Gun Safety, Immigration, Human Trafficking Prevention, and Rights of Women and Children.

The Committee researches legislation, attends local speaker and community events, and engages with local experts to share perspectives on these topics. The Justice Committee arranges speaker presentations at its meetings and hosts Monthly Member Meetings in order to educate League members and our community. We welcome those who simply want to learn more about these topics, as well as those who would like to get involved in the Committees’ work.

The League of Women Voters of Marin County is a member organization of the Marin County Coalition to End Human Trafficking, Marin Moms Demand Action, and Marin Gun Safety Collaborative.

The Justice Committee meets on the second Thursday of the month from noon to 1:30 pm in person and by ZOOM. All League members and friends are welcome to attend.

Direct any questions to Justice@MarinLWV.org.

FY 2025-26 Justice Committee Goals:

  • Criminal Justice Reform

    • Establish just, effective, equitable and transparent justice system.

    • No criminalization of homelessness and over-policing of immigrants.

    • Continued support of AB1185 - Civilian Oversight of Sheriff’s Office.

    • Recognize Voter Suppression of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated.

    • Promote public safety of families and communities, and foster public trust in policing.

  • Gun Safety and Violence Prevention

    • Raise awareness of gun safety programs and current legislation.

    • Assist in passage of common-sense gun laws and gun industry accountability.

    • Ally with agents and supporters of gun violence prevention.

  • Immigration Reform

    • Educate the public and assist immigrants in knowing their rights when they may have contact with ICE.

    • Support ability of immigrants to earn legal status and keep their families together.

    • Monitor policies and reform efforts. Partner with immigrant defense allies.

    • Register new citizens to vote.

  • Human Trafficking Prevention

    • Educate community about signs of trafficking exploitation. 

    • Advocate for systemic change in culturally responsive services to protect survivors from criminalization and ensure trauma-informed training for law enforcement, educators, and frontline workers.

    • Reducing demand is an often overlooked stategy in Human Trafficking. Educate the public on reducing demand, thereby, disrupting the economic incentives that fuel trafficking

    • Continue the League’s work to eliminate Human Trafficking by focusing on the demand side of the equation to bankrupt the $150 billion illicit industry.

  • Rights of Women and Children

    • Educate and advocate for Social Justice and Human Rights issues in Marin.

    • Foster a commitment to Human Rights principles.