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North Carolina Politicians Target College Students’ Right to Vote (Press Release)

North Carolina Politicians Target College Students’ Right to Vote

LWV Reacts to DOJ Announcement on Texas Voter Photo ID Law (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters is pleased with today’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that they are filing suit against the Texas voter photo ID law.

League Urges FEC to Take No Action on Enforcement Manual Before New Commissioners Take Office (Article)

The League joined reform organizations in sending a letter to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to strongly urge the Commissioners to take no action regarding the FEC Enforcement Manual until the two nominees who have been appointed to serve on the Commission are confirmed and take office.

Senate Takes Huge Step On Immigration Reform (Press Release)

The Senate passed a comprehensive immigration reform bill today. There are some troublesome items in the bill, but overall it is a positive step forward.

League Lauds President Obama’s Plan to Cut Carbon Pollution (Press Release)

“Today is a turning point in the fight against climate change," Elisabeth MacNamara said of today's speech by President Obama.

LWV Reacts to Supreme Court Decision on the Voting Rights Act (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters statement on the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding the Voting Rights Act.

Supreme Court Affirms Diversity, Equal Opportunity in Fisher (Press Release)

“All students benefit when people from different backgrounds and perspectives learn and work together,” MacNamara said of the Supreme Court's Fisher decision.

LWV Reacts to Supreme Court Decision on the National Voter Registration Act (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters statement on the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding the National Voter Registration Act.

League of Women Voters Announces Key Redistricting Developments (Press Release)

North Carolina Challenge Goes to Court; Affected Hundreds of Voters in 2012

The Convergence of Immigration, Voting Rights and Commitment to Democracy (Blog)

It struck me that the League doesn’t just ask others, like Congress to pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform or the Supreme Court to continue to protect voting rights, we foster civic life and democracy through the very way we operate.