League Commends Federal Judge for Blocking Texas Abortion Law (Press Release) 10/7/2021 This decision is a victory for women and all people in Texas who may become pregnant.
League of Women Voters Response to SCOTUS Failure to Block Texas Abortion Law (Press Release) 9/1/2021 The US Supreme Court declined to rule on a Texas law that bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy LWV of the US Board President Dr. Deborah Ann Turner and LWV of Texas President Grace Chimene…
LWVUS Joins Amicus Opposing Medicaid Work Requirements (Press Release) 2/25/2021 LWV of the United States joined partners in filing an amicus brief in support of plaintiffs in a trio of U.S. Supreme Court cases challenging the imposition of work requirements on Medicaid…
LWV Statement on Health Care Executive Orders (Press Release) 1/28/2021 It is essential that all persons in America have access to affordable health care and that no one be denied coverage after contracting COVID-19.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Restrictive Abortion Law in Louisiana (Press Release) 6/29/2020 We commend the Court on today’s ruling and celebrate that Louisiana will retain the three existing clinics in the state that provide abortion care.
Supreme Court Upholds Key Provisions of Affordable Care Act (Press Release) 6/25/2015 The Affordable Care Act has brought us closer to what we should be: a nation that ensures affordable, quality healthcare for all. Today's decision reinforces the bedrock of our healthcare system.
Hobby Lobby Decision Jeopardizes Women's Right to Equal Health Care (Press Release) 6/30/2014 Today's Supreme Court decision on contraceptive coverage dealt a serious blow to women’s right to equal health care in America.