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Voter Suppression

LWV Member honored at NJ Reentry Corporation luncheon (News Clips)

This story was originally published by TAPinto.

Annette Scott was recognized for her work with former inmates

Federal Court Issues Order Barring Defendants From Confronting, Photographing, Doxing Voters, and Carrying Guns and Wearing Body Armor Near Drop Boxes (Press Release)

Phoenix, Arizona—Today, following a hearing in a suit brought by the League of Women Voters of Arizona (LWVAZ), a federal court issued an order to block unlawful voter intimidation at ballot drop boxes.

 

Statement on the Lions of Liberty’s Announcement to End Operation Drop Box in Arizona (Press Release)

PHOENIX — Protect Democracy and the League of Women Voters of Arizona (LWVAZ) were pleased to see the statement addressed to all members of the Lions of Liberty and Yavapai County Preparedness Team announcing a close to Operation Drop Box

Lawsuit Filed to Stop Vigilante Surveillance of Drop Boxes in Arizona (Press Release)

Today, Protect Democracy filed a lawsuit on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Arizona in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona in response to organizations and individuals who have conspired to intimidate voters in the 2022 election through “Operation Drop Box.”

California's eligible voters need protections to ensure they can cast ballots (News Clips)

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters.

With our nation’s democracy facing existential threats, California’s duty to protect and empower every eligible voter in the state has never been more urgent.

LWVUS Sends Memo to US House to Support the Expanding the VOTE Act (Legal Document)

LWVUS Federal Lobby Corps urged the US House of Representatives to support and cosponsor HR8770, the Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections (VOTE) Act, to benefit our democracy by supporting equal access to the ballot. 

Missouri's League of Women Voters say new election law infringes on freedom of speech (News Clips)

This story was originally published on ozarksfirst.com.

The Missouri League of Women Voters and the Missouri NAACP are suing the state over a new elections law that requires a photo ID to vote. 

Power the South (Article)

The Leagues Power the South trainings unite activists across the Southern States to cast a collective vision, develop a shared analysis and strategy, and deepen relationships to manifest the democracy that our communities deserve.

LWVUS Sent a Letter to the State Department on Summit for Democracy Priorities (Legal Document)

The League engaged with the Summit for Democracy, hosted by the State Department,  to discuss key issues including election integrity, climate, racial justice,LGBTQIA+ issues, and gender.

TN Early Voting Underway; Voters Face Lengthy Ballots (News Clips)

This article was originally published in Public News Service. 

The Volunteer State ranks poorly in the U.S. for its overall lack of voter participation. Over the last decade, critics say the poor turnout is partly a result of regular purges of the voter rolls, new registration requirements, and the state's restrictive voting laws that create unnecessary barriers. Ballots are already being cast for the upcoming August 4 primary - and Debby Gould, president of the League of Women Voters of Tennessee, said so far, the early voting turnout is low.