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The League of Women Voters

Legal Center

Litigation empowers our fight for the issues that matter most to communities: protecting the right to vote, promoting fair and accessible elections, ending big-money corruption, and reinforcing the dignity that people across the country deserve.

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League of Women Voters v. Department of Homeland Security

The League of Women Voters, the LWV of Louisiana, and the LWV of Virginia filed a federal lawsuit challenging the unlawful consolidation of Americans’ personal data from various government databases.

Defending Democracy / / Case Active

United States of America v. Weber

LWV of California moved to intervene in a suit to defend voters’ personal information after the federal government demanded private voter information from the California Secretary of State.

Defending Democracy / Fighting Voter Suppression / / Case Active

United States of America v. Simon

LWVMN moved to intervene to defend voter privacy after the DOJ filed a lawsuit seeking to force disclosure of Minnesotans’ private voter data.

Defending Democracy / Fighting Voter Suppression / / Case Active

McVay v. Cockroft

LWVOK filed an amicus brief challenging new restrictions on Oklahoma’s ballot initiative process.

Defending Democracy / Elections / Fighting Voter Suppression / / Case Active

United States v. Board of Elections of the State of New York

LWVNYS moved to intervene to protect New York voters’ privacy after the federal government sued the state demanding disclosure of private voter information.

Defending Democracy / Fighting Voter Suppression / / Case Active

United States of America v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

LWV of Pennsylvania moved to intervene on behalf of voters to defend voter privacy after the United States Department of Justice sued the state demanding it turn over its unredacted voter file.

Defending Democracy / Fighting Voter Suppression / / 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 / / Case Active

In Re Abbott (Texas State House Quorum Denial)

LWVTX and partners filed an amicus brief against an attempt by Governor Abbott to expel State Rep. Gene Wu from his seat for breaking a quorum.

Defending Democracy / Fighting Voter Suppression / Redistricting / / Case Active

Pernell v. Florida Board of Governors of the State University System

LWVUS filed an amicus brief supporting limits on legislative privilege in lawsuits challenging discriminatory laws and policies.

Defending Democracy / / Case Closed