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LWV Condemns Violence at Boulder Courthouse
Boulder, CO — The League of Women Voters of Boulder County and the League of Women Voters of Colorado believe the right to protest peacefully is a basic American freedom, and we condemn the horrific violence that took place yesterday in front of the Boulder Courthouse.
US Senate Sidestepping Rules Opens a Dangerous Door for Attacks on Checks and Balances
Last week, the US Senate majority officially obstructed the ruling of the Senate Parliamentarian and weakened the filibuster rule by expanding the application of the Congressional Review Act in a vote intended to undo California’s electric vehicle mandate. This action could have ramifications for other bills the Senate is considering. In response, Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, released the following statement: 
Federal Court Approves a Consent Agreement To Protect Citizens from the Use of AI Technology to Intimidate, Threaten, Coerce, or Deceive Voters
Concord, NH — On May 29, 2025, the US District Court in New Hampshire approved a consent judgment resolving claims brought by the League of Women Voters of New Hampshire (LWVNH…
Voting Rights Coalition Sues to Defend Freedom to Vote for Louisianans
On May 14, 2025, a coalition of voting rights groups, including the League of Women Voters of Louisiana, sued against a Louisiana law which will make it more difficult for Louisianans to register to vote.
League of Women Voters of Florida and LULAC Challenge Florida Law Undermining First Amendment Rights and Ballot Initiative Process
On May 14, 2025, the League of Women Voters of Florida and LULAC filed to intervene in a lawsuit challenging Florida's HB 1205, which attacks the ballot initiative process in the state. 
League of Women Voters Responds to Arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka
LWV and LWVNJ Responds to the Arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka outside an ICE detention facility. 
Federal Court Rules in Favor of Voters in North Carolina Post-Election Disenfranchisement Case
Raleigh, NC — In a sweeping decision issued yesterday evening, Chief Judge Richard E. Myers II of the US District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina ruled that…
Democracy Maine Files Suit to Release Federal Government Grant Funding
Augusta, ME — Yesterday, Democracy Maine — a collaboration of the League of Women Voters of Maine Education Fund, Maine Citizens for Clean Elections, and Maine Students Vote —…
Latest Fear Tactic to Intimidate NJ Voters: LWV Responds to Creation of Anti-Voter Task Force by US Attorney
On April 29, 2025, US Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba announced the formation of a federal task force, the “Election Integrity Task Force,” pertaining to…
TODAY: League of Women Voters Launches ‘Unite and Rise 8.5’ Initiative
On May 1, 2025, the League of Women Voters of the United States , launched a powerful new initiative, Unite and Rise 8.5, which aims to engage and mobilize 8.5 million voters through advocacy, civic education, and community engagement. 

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