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Richardson v. Texas Secretary of State (Legal Case)

9/7/2023

Lawsuit filed on behalf of voters, MOVE Texas Civic Fund, the League of Women Voters of Texas, Austin Justice Coalition, and Coalition of Texans with Disabilities challenging the state’s signature…

One Year After Dobbs: Women in Democracy Will Save Reproductive Rights (Blog)

8/25/2023

There is only one way we can ensure that the promise of democracy is kept: by fervently participating in our nation’s political processes, ensuring our voices are heard.

MAJOR VICTORY IN LAWSUIT AGAINST TEXAS ANTI-VOTER LAW (Press Release)

8/24/2023

AUSTIN, TEXAS - A federal court ruled late last week in favor of civil rights groups who filed a lawsuit against anti-voter legislation, Senate Bill 1. The lawsuit, filed in 2021 by the Texas Civil…

League of Women Voters of North Dakota, CLC Join Suit to Protect Mail-In Voting Process in North Dakota (Press Release)

8/18/2023

Fargo, ND – Today, the League of Women Voters of North Dakota (LWVND), represented by Campaign Legal Center (CLC), filed a motion seeking to intervene on behalf of voters and LWVND members to defend…

LWVUS Joins Sign-on Letter Urging 118th Congress to Invest in Gender Justice in the Farm Bill (Legal Document)

8/14/2023

LWVUS joined more than 250 other groups on a letter to House and Senate agriculture committee leadership urging them to protect and strengthen the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and…

Ohio voters reject ballot measure in win for abortion rights advocates (News Clips)

8/9/2023

This article was originally published by Reuters. "This is much larger than one issue; it's much larger than one party or one election," said Jen Miller, the executive director of the League of…

Celebrating the Coalition Power & Activism that Launched the Voting Rights Act (Blog)

8/6/2023

Reflecting on the Voting Rights Act of 1965, it is crucial to acknowledge the hard work of diverse coalitions and dedicated activists who fought tirelessly for its passage. Their unwavering…

Abortion Rights and Access One Year After Dobbs (Blog)

8/2/2023

In June 2022, the US Supreme Court ruled in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, ending the federal constitutional right to abortion. This ruling eliminated a fundamental right that women…

How Ohio's Issue 1 could affect the rest of the country (News Clips)

8/1/2023

This article was originally published in Ohio Capital-Journal. What Ohio voters decide on Aug. 8 is likely to shape whether similar efforts to restrict ballot measures are brought in other states.

LWVUS Sends Letter to Congress about the Freedom to Vote Act (Legal Document)

8/1/2023

The League hopes to see members of the 118th Congress work together to ensure that voting rights are championed as a bipartisan effort in this country.