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U.S. Supreme Court

LWV Opposes a Rushed Supreme Court Confirmation Process (Press Release)

Now is not the time to rush a lifetime appointment to the United States Supreme Court.

League of Women Voters Mourns the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Press Release)
FY20 Litigation Wrap-Up: A Comprehensive Review of Cases Leagues Are Engaged in Across the Country (Article)
Supreme Court Strikes Down Restrictive Abortion Law in Louisiana (Press Release)

We commend the Court on today’s ruling and celebrate that Louisiana will retain the three existing clinics in the state that provide abortion care.

Fighting each day for the America we aspire to be (Blog)

On the week that marks the eighth anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, SCOTUS has decided to overrule the wrongful termination of this crucial program.

Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity: The Supreme Court weighs in on the fight against discrimination (Blog)

The Supreme Court  rules that sexual orientation and gender identity are included in Title VII's prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sex.

One Year After the Rucho and Benisek Arguments (Blog)

March 26 is the one-year anniversary of the arguments of the League’s consolidated redistricting cases Rucho v. League of Women Voters. Here's what has happened since.

A majority of people support safe, legal access to abortion. So why is it under threat? (Blog)

This week the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that challenges a Louisiana law designed to undermine access to abortion.

2019 Roundup: Defending Democracy Through Litigation (Blog)

Throughout 2019 the League defended democracy in the courts on issues relating to voting rights, redistricting, money in politics, and improving elections.

SCOTUS Hearing on the Rescission of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (Blog)

On November 12, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a trio of cases suing the administration over its decision to end DACA.