LWV of District of Columbia

Since its founding, the people of the District have not enjoyed the same rights as other Americans. As a result, Washingtonians are expected to bear the burdens and duties of citizenship and obedience to the laws while having no say in their creation, a major inequity in a republic that purports to stand for liberty and justice for all.   

This blog will examine the background of this inequality and feature the voices of LWVDC members and District residents who are currently undergoing illegitimate occupation by National Guard troops because of their lack of statehood.  

League of Women Voters CEO, Celina Stewart, Esq., issued the following statement in response to President Trump's vow to eliminate mail-in ballots and voting machines.

LWVUS and the League of Women Voters of the District of Columbia issued a joint statement in response to President Trump deploying the National Guard to Washington, DC, and taking over the DC Metropolitan Police Department

The League joined a coalition of groups calling for the Senate to reject a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government which threatens DC autonomy. 

League of Women Voters of the US CEO Celina Stewart issued a statement in response to the President’s March 4 address to Congress.  

WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters issued the following statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter.