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LWV Signs Letter Expressing Concern on U.S. Terminating Relations with W.H.O (Legal Document)

LWV joined public health advocacy groups in a letter expressing grave concern regarding the United States Government’s decision to terminate its relationship with the World Health Organization (W.H.O). 

Civil Rights Groups, Civic Organizations, and Local Governments Sue to Protect the Census Timeline (Press Release)

LWVUS and partners filed a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s decision to rush the Census counting period to a close amid a national public health emergency.

SCOTUS Upholds Decision Waiving Rhode Island Mail Ballot Requirements during COVID-19 (Press Release)
LWV of Rhode Island and Partners Celebrate Decision Upholding Waived Witness/Notary Requirement (Press Release)

A First Circuit Court judge upheld a lower court ruling to accept an agreement waiving the witness/notary requirements for mail-in ballots throughout the 2020 elections due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the Know: COVID-19 Voting Litigation (Blog)

A national overview of the League’s engagement in COVID-19 litigation

LWV of Pennsylvania Files Lawsuit to Protect Absentee Voters in General Election (Press Release)

LWV of PA filed a lawsuit challenging the state's practice of conducting signature match verification yet providing no notice or opportunity for voters to fix any issues before rejecting their ballots.

League Joins letter calling for Congress to Protect Basic Human Needs in Pandemic (Legal Document)

The League joins its partners addressing Congress and asking for new pandemic relief legislation that protects and meetings basic human needs to reduce the effects of the pandemic on our population.

League Calls on Senate to Address Health and Economic Consequences of COVID-19 (Legal Document)

The League joined a letter calling on the U.S. Senate to address the health and economic impacts of COVID-19 by enacting legislation that achieves certain objectives.

Rhode Island Drops Vote-By-Mail Requirements That Put Voters at Risk During COVID-19 Pandemic (Press Release)

The state of Rhode Island has agreed to eliminate witness/notary requirements for vote by mail throughout the 2020 elections due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

League Calls on Senate Rules Committee to Fund Elections (Legal Document)

The League has joined a letter addressing the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, urging the Senate to make additional investments in state and local elections.