Threat to Voting Rights is Real (Press Release)

2/28/2013

Section 5 has helped transform American democracy from a restricted, segregated past to one of remarkable inclusion,” said MacNamara. “The importance of the outcome of this case cannot be overstated."

Consequences of Overturning Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965 Are Dire (Press Release)

2/22/2013

The following is a statement from Elisabeth MacNamara, President of the League of Women Voters of the U.S.:

LWVUS and LWVFL File Amicus Brief in Florida Purge Case (Article)

2/19/2013

LWVUS and LWVFL filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals arguing that a last-minute purge of suspected non-citizens by the state of Florida is barred by the National Voter Registration Act.

Bauer-Ginsberg election commission unlikely to accomplish much despite obvious need (News Clips)

2/15/2013

League President Elisabeth MacNamara appears on MSNBC's Jansing and Co. to talk about Voting Commission (News Clips)

2/15/2013

President's New Voting Commission Greeted With Skepticism (News Clips)

2/15/2013

Rally to Protect the Voting Rights Act! (Blog)

2/15/2013

We are participating in a rally at the Supreme Court on February 27, starting with a press briefing at 8:30 am and the rally running from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. If you’re in the DC area, join us!

Obama's proposed voting commission under partisan fire from both sides (News Clips)

2/14/2013

LWV Commends President Obama’s Attention to Our Issues in SOTU Address, But Hoped for More Action on Voting Rights (Blog)

2/13/2013

In last night’s State of the Union (SOTU) address, President Obama addressed many crucial issues affecting our country. His remarks touched on some of the League’s priority issues including voting…

Championing the Voting Rights Act (VRA) in Shelby County v. Holder (Blog)

2/11/2013

On Wednesday, February 27th, the Supreme Court will review Shelby County, Alabama v. Holder, a case that questions the constitutionality of Section 5 the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965.