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What’s Happening with Alabama’s Redistricting Post-Milligan? (Blog)

12/5/2023

In an unexpected decision last June, Allen v. Milligan, the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) upheld Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and ruled that Alabama’s 2021 congressional map illegally…

Reforming the Electoral Count Act (Blog)

11/27/2023

Congress attached legislation to update how votes are counted and cast by the Electoral College to the omnibus appropriations bill that passed in the final days of the 117th Congress. Current…

Giving Thanks to Democracy's Defenders (Blog)

11/23/2023

When I look at everything people have done this year to protect and uplift every person’s voice, I find so much to be thankful for. This is for the election workers, voters, and League volunteers…

Fighting Mis- & Disinformation With the Democracy Truth Project (Blog)

11/13/2023

The Democracy Truth Project aims to strengthen democracy and restore trust in the electoral process by combating mis- and disinformation. The project leverages the extensive expertise of League…

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.

The Election's Over — Now What? (Blog)

11/7/2023

You've cast your vote and possibly received the results — so what do you do now to defend democracy? Our advocacy, litigation, and voting rights teams have some tips.

The Lochner Court: Substantive Due Process and Its Effect on the Supreme Court Today (Blog)

10/19/2023

The Lochner era marked the beginning of the US Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) expansion of its powers into unenumerated rights, and by extension, Americans’ economic and social lives, which persists today…

Voting Local Matters: Why Vote for Park Board? (Blog)

10/13/2023

Parks provide a place to stay active, gather with loved ones, and spend time in nature, improving our quality of life. Those serving on your local park board are vital to preserving the parkland and…

A Racial Gerrymandering Case at the Supreme Court: Alexander v. SC State Conf. of the NAACP (Blog)

10/3/2023

The League is invested in and carefully watching an important redistricting case, Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP. The case is an appeal from a ruling striking down South…

Election FAQ (Blog)

9/22/2023

Election Day doesn't have to be confusing! We're answering some of our most frequently received questions on casting your ballot.