League of Women Voters Responds to President’s Address to Congress (Press Release) 3/5/2025 League of Women Voters of the US CEO Celina Stewart issued a statement in response to the President’s March 4 address to Congress.
The League's Top Achievements in 2024 (Blog) 12/11/2024 As we wrap up this year, I’m reflecting on some of our greatest successes of 2024. From unprecedented voter outreach to the launch of a new moonshot campaign to the return of an important state…
MAJOR VICTORY IN LAWSUIT AGAINST TEXAS ANTI-VOTER LAW, SB1 (Press Release) 10/15/2024 In a victory for voting rights, a federal district court ruled Friday that a key provision of Texas’ anti-voter law Senate Bill 1 S(B1) violates federal law. Specifically, the court ruled that…
Federal Court Strikes Down Major Provision of Texas Voter Suppression Bill, S.B. 1 (Press Release) 10/1/2024 A federal court ruled Saturday against a key provision of Texas’ anti-voter law Senate Bill 1 in a victory for voting rights in the state.
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…
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.
LWVUS Supports Voting Rights Restoration (Legal Document) 5/1/2024 LWVUS Federal Lobby Corps lobbied Congress in support of the Next Step Home Act to restore the voting rights of thousands of Americans with prior convictions.
Civil Rights, Voting Rights, Disability Rights Groups Sue Alabama Over SB1’s Extreme Anti-Voter Restrictions and Penalties (Press Release) 4/4/2024 A coalition of civil rights, voting rights and disability rights organizations suedto block Alabama’s recently enacted Senate Bill 1 (SB1). This law directly targets, drastically restricts, and…
Our Greatest Achievements in 2023 (Blog) 12/12/2023 In 2023, Leagues across the US worked diligently to achieve a remarkable number of wins in litigation, voter registration, civic engagement and education, and more. Below are 6 of our greatest…
5 Ways to Volunteer for Voting Rights (Blog) 11/8/2023 It's up to us to make sure everyone has the information and ability to cast their vote! Here are five ways you can empower voters and defend democracy through volunteer work.