hclwv.org/ Ask this Local League a Question Learn More About This League Community Leaders Idelia Phillips, PresidentTeresa Potter, Vice PresidentDeborah Kauffman, Membership Chair League ID FL013 Phone (813) 649-4309 Stories from Around the State Press ReleaseLWV Files Amicus Brief in Voter Intimidation Case Before SCOTUS LWV of the United States, along with the Leagues of New York and Florida filed an amicus brief in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, a US Supreme Court case examining New York laws regulating the right of individuals to carry guns in public places. News ClipsWashington Post: Florida legislature approves measure that curbs mail voting and use of drop boxesFlorida's legislature approves a new voting bill which limits voters. Blog A Threat to America’s Wetlands: Center for Biological Diversity et al. v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) A December 2020 decision from the EPA handed permit approval rights to the state of Florida, allowing the state to approve wetland projects without EPA review. Environmental groups argue that this decision is disastrous for the environment. Press ReleaseLWV of the US and LWV of California, Florida and Texas File Amicus in SCOTUS Case Challenging Trump Census Order LWV of the United States and the Leagues of California, Florida, and Texas filed an amicus brief in New York v. Trump, a case which challenges President Trump’s executive order to block undocumented individuals from being counted in the U.S. Census. Press ReleaseCalifornia Lawsuit Blocking President’s Order Excluding Undocumented Individuals from Census Heads to the US Supreme CourtA federal judge ruled in City of San Jose, California v. Trump that the president’s executive order to block undocumented individuals from being counted in the U.S. Census is unconstitutional. Press ReleaseLWV Statement on Reports of Foreign Influence in 2020 ElectionForeign actors have used American voter registration data to create distrust in our democratic process. Load More
