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This edition highlights a recent I.M. Matters article featuring insights from ACP's Chief Advocacy Officer on immigration advocacy.

I.M. Matters

Washington Perspective / February 2026

When to take a stand on political issues

ACP's Chief Advocacy Officer discusses advocacy around immigration.

By: Shari M. Erickson, MPH

Each year, I try to attend every chapter meeting to which I'm invited, as long as I'm available. I find it so valuable to meet and interact with ACP members across the country, as they are truly the boots on the ground that ACP national needs to hear from on a regular basis.

A couple of years ago, I had the good fortune to be invited to the Minnesota chapter meeting to speak about ACP's advocacy efforts and what was happening in Washington, D.C. Now, my all-time favorite musical artist is Prince (believe it or not, it is not Taylor …

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