The Libertarian National Committee passed the following resolution regarding immigration and the border wall on Feb. 11, 2019, elaborating on longstanding support for property rights, individual freedom, and unhindered immigration in the Libertarian Party platform: WHEREAS, the Libertarian Party believes that the only proper role of law is in the protection of the natural rights […]
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Libertarian Party: Stop Border Patrol drug-busting of U.S. citizens
For Immediate Release Wednesday, October 21, 2015 A CBP officer scans a car dashboard with a density meter in Arizona. Photo: Customs and Border Protection Washington, D.C. — Agents of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) in the southwestern United States are unconstitutionally harassing and detaining American citizens, on a fishing expedition for drug busts, […]
Immigration Policy: Benefits of open borders – Prof. Bryan Caplan
"And the punchline is, that it would double the wealth of the world."
Libertarians urge Obama to control border to stem ‘swine flu’
For Immediate Release Wednesday, April 29, 2009 White House announces opposition to border enforcement in flu outbreak WASHINGTON – America’s third largest party urged the White House Wednesday to more closely monitor crossings at the United States’ border with Mexico, and keep out persons infected with ‘swine flu.’ ‘The Libertarian Party Platform is clear, Libertarians […]
Border fences poor substitutes for immigration reform
For Immediate Release Tuesday, August 5, 2008 Illegal immigration a product of ineffective government policies As the federal government scrambles to put up a costly border fence along the Mexico-US border, Libertarian Party spokesperson Andrew Davis is already calling it a “poor substitute for real immigration reform.” “Illegal immigration is a huge problem in the […]
Learning from History: The Pitfalls of Prohibition Then and Now
As we reflect on January 29th, 1919, a pivotal moment in history occurred that would teach us a lesson we seem determined to forget – the ratification of the 18th Amendment, ushering in the era of Prohibition. A mere 14 years later, the United States Government admitted its mistake, repealing the amendment and putting an […]
From the March Against Death to the Libertarian Cry for Peace
In the chill of November 1969, a collective heartbeat resonated through the United States. The ‘March Against Death,’ a historic moment in the anti-war movement, drew over half a million Americans to the heart of Washington, DC, demanding an end to the Vietnam War. As we reflect on the echoes of that pivotal weekend 54 […]
2026 Convention RFP
Thank you for your interest in having us consider your venue for our 2026 Libertarian National Convention! Please view our complete RPF Here: LNC-RFP-2026 Executive Summary: Dates: Weekends between May 1st and July 31st, 2026 (including holidays except Mother’s or Father’s Day) Space Requirements: Two ballrooms (minimum 30,000 sq ft for main hall and 9,000 […]
LNC Response to President Biden’s Speech on Firearms
On June 2nd the White House released President Biden’s remarks on the recent shooting in Uvalde, TX where a deranged young man ended the lives of 19 elementary students and 2 teachers while police stood outside and failed to protect the innocent. It wasn’t until an off-duty border patrol agent whose child attended the elementary […]
Libertarians on Abortion
Updated to remove platform language that was removed at the 2022 National Convention. On May 2, 2022 a leaked report showed that the Supreme Court of the United States would be overturning the 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision that affirmed that there is a Constitutional right for someone to obtain an abortion. Abortion is likely […]
No War With Russia
In February of 1990 U.S. leaders journeyed to Moscow to make an offer to the Soviets. Then Secretary of State James Baker suggested that in exchange for a unified Germany, the U.S. would make “iron-clad guarantees” that NATO (the North Atlantic Treaty Organization) would not expand “one inch Eastward.” Soviet dominance in Eastern Europe was […]
Whitney Bilyeu on Sirius XM
In this interview, LNC Chair Whitney Bilyeu discusses mask and vaccine mandates, Afghanistan, expanding the draft to women, the governor recall in California, and what is next for the Libertarian Party. LISTEN NOW! If you enjoy hearing leaders in the Libertarian Party get our message out to a wider audience, you can help further that […]