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Florida Supreme Court Finds Senate Districts Unconstitutionally Redrawn to Favor Incumbents (News Clips)

3/12/2012

“The Florida Supreme Court dealt a blow to the Legislature on its final scheduled day, ruling Friday that redrawn Senate district maps are unconstitutional and tilted toward incumbents, even as…

Several Organizations Oppose Michigan Secure and Fair Elections Initiative (News Clips)

3/8/2012

“The League of Women Voters, the American Association of Retired People and several other groups are opposing the bills because many eligible voters don't have the type of identification…

Changing Housing Districts in Hawaii Causes Voter Unrest (News Clips)

3/8/2012

“This isn't fair to these people – it isn't just, and it isn't right," said Janet Mason, from the [Hawaii] League of Women Voters. The latest shakeup again delays the Office of…

Judge Says Voter ID Lawsuit Should Proceed (News Clips)

3/6/2012

A Dane County judge ruled Monday that the Wisconsin League of Women Voters' lawsuit challenging the state voter ID law can proceed since the League is a proper party to bring the lawsuit and…

Senators Durbin, Nelson Statement on the Department of Justice's Challenge of Florida’s New Voting Law (News Clips)

3/6/2012

“United States Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Bill Nelson (D-FL) each released the following statements today after the U.S. Department of Justice filed papers in court challenging portions of…

Hotline in Place to Field Voter ID law Problems (News Clips)

3/6/2012

“A broad-based coalition of advocacy organizations, spearheaded by Tennessee Citizen Action, has mobilized to repeal Tennessee’s photo ID law and to increase voting-rights awareness. ... In the…

Department of Justice Seeks Trial on Florida's 'Voter Suppression' Law (News Clips)

3/5/2012

“On Friday, the United States Department of Justice announced it will seek a trial regarding Florida’s controversial elections law overhaul, passed last year by the state Legislature. ... A court in…

Voter ID Fight Coming to a Head Monday in Harrisburg (News Clips)

3/5/2012

“The skirmishing in Harrisburg over the last year on the bill that would require state-issued photo ID for practically all PA voters turns into a pitched battle on Monday with a committee vote…

Save Women's Health Program (News Clips)

3/5/2012

“The League of Women Voters of Texas deplores the ongoing "war against women" and is outraged that the Texas Women's Health Program has apparently become its latest victim.”

Pennsylvania House GOP Leaders Delay Bill Forcing Women Seeking Abortions to Undergo Ultrasounds (News Clips)

3/1/2012

“Besides Planned Parenthood, the bill has drawn opposition from groups such as the Pennsylvania Medical Society, the state chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union and the Pennsylvania League…