League of Women Voters of Wisconsin v. Wisconsin Elections Commission (Legal Case) 9/3/2024 LWV Wisconsin filed a state court lawsuit to ensure certain missing address information on absentee ballot envelopes did not disenfranchise voters.
Pennsylvania League of Women Voters Statement on Court Decision Protecting Mail-In Ballots (Press Release) 8/30/2024 The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania applauds today’s landmark decision by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court in favor of the League of Women Voters of PA, and other…
5 Ways to Empower Women Voters in 2024 (Blog) 8/28/2024 The 2024 federal election is a critical moment in the fight for our equality, as the people we elect in November will be in charge of our rights for the next four yearsWe've identified five unique…
Leagues Across All 50 States and DC Send Letter to Congress and Administration for Action on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) (Legal Document) 8/23/2024 The League of Women Voters of the United States and League chapters from all 50 states and the District of Columbia sent a letter to members of Congress and the Administration urging action for the…
League of Women Voters Issues Nation-Wide Call for Urgent Action for Equality (Press Release) 8/23/2024 WASHINGTON, DC — Leading up to Women’s Equality Day, the League of Women Voters of the United States and League chapters from all 50 states and the District of Columbia sent a letter to the…
Empowering Unhoused and Housing Insecure Voters (Blog) 8/22/2024 Even if you lack a permanent address, you can register and vote in all 50 states. Yet the millions of people in the US who’re experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity face unique…
LWVUS Urges Voter Registration Opportunity on HealthCare.gov (Legal Document) 8/14/2024 LWVUS joined coalition partners in submitting comments to federal agencies in support of adding an opportunity to register to vote in the HealthCare.gov's health coverage application.
How the Supreme Court Made Racial Gerrymandering Easier in Alexander v. South Carolina NAACP (Blog) 8/13/2024 In 2024, a Supreme Court ruling made it easier for state legislatures to commit racial gerrymanders, drawing congressional maps that disempower voters of color.
Planned Parenthood of the Heartland v. Hilgers (Legal Case) 7/26/2024 LWV Nebraska filed an amicus brief asserting a law restricting gender affirming care and banning abortion after 12 weeks was unconstitutionally enacted
The League Urges Congress to Fund Elections (Legal Document) 7/25/2024 The League sent a letter to the Senate highlighting the need for robust, regular funding for state and local election administration.