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Celebrating Voter Registration Wins and Utah’s Colorful Suffrage Past (Blog)

Utah was the second territory to grant women the right to vote in 1870. Like it or not, polygamy did play a part in suffrage in Utah.

Registering to Vote in Kansas and Arizona Just Got More Difficult (News Clips)

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach (John Hanna/ AP) A federal judge on Wednesday sided with two states that want to force new voters to prove they are citizens, over a federal elections commi

Wichita Eagle Editorial: Voting Decision Disappoints (News Clips)

Arizona, Kansas Win Case on Voter Citizenship Requirement (News Clips)

Arizona and Kansas can require anyone registering to vote by mail to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, a federal judge said in a loss for the Obama administration and minority-rights advocates.

Kansas can require proof of citizenship for voters in federal elections, judge rules (News Clips)

...citizenship. The court case doesn't change their status.

Kansas, Arizona prevail in voter citizenship suit (News Clips)

...both states register with state forms, but their officials said the availability of the federal form created a loophole in enforcement of proof-of-citizenship requirements.

Kansas, Arizona laws requiring voters to prove citizenship upheld (News Clips)

...prove they are U.S. citizens were upheld by a federal judge on Wednesday, potentially opening the door for more states to enact such measures. The two Republican-led states had sued the U.S.

Eyes on the Prize: Health Care for All (Blog)

This month marks the fourth anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The League was a strong advocate for the legislation when it was debated and passed by Congress in 2010.

Bad Decision on Proof of Citizenship Will Hurt Voters (Press Release)

A district court issued a ruling that approves the documentary proof of citizenship requirement for voter registration by Arizona and Kansas.

Building on Women’s History for a Bright Future (Blog)

The Oakland League embraces the history of the suffrage movement; we are proud to highlight our history and work during Women’s History Month, but also are committed to improving our community…