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Louisiana v. Callais

LWVUS and civil rights groups filed an amicus brief supporting a new majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana to ensure fair representation

Redistricting / June 27, 2025 / Case Active

Iowa Safe Schools v. Reynolds

LWV Iowa filed an amicus brief urging affirmance of a preliminary injunction blocking a ban on LGBTQIA+ books in Iowa schools

Equal Rights / June 13, 2025 / Case Active

Washington v. Trump (Birthright Citizenship Executive Order Challenge)

LWV filed an amicus brief supporting states challenging President Trump’s attempt to abolish birthright citizenship

Equal Rights / June 6, 2025 / Case Active

Republican National Committee v. Wetzel

LWV Mississippi filed an amicus brief defending a Mississippi law counting mail ballots received up to five days after Election Day

Elections / June 6, 2025 / Case Active

Quinn v. Raffensperger

LWVGA moved to intervene in a lawsuit alleging Georgia was violating federal and state law by failing to accurately maintain the voter rolls

Elections / Fighting Voter Suppression / May 29, 2025 / Case Active

League of Women Voters of New Hampshire v. Kramer

LWV New Hampshire and LWVUS filed a federal lawsuit against defendants who sent thousands of robocalls impersonating President Biden during the state’s primary election

Fighting Voter Suppression / May 23, 2025 / Case Active

Elev8 Baltimore, Inc. v. Corporation for National and Community Service

Democracy Maine, which includes the LWVME Education Fund, filed a federal lawsuit challenging the elimination of AmeriCorps funding

Defending Democracy / Educating Voters / May 19, 2025 / Case Active