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Voter Suppression

Foes of Voter ID Laws Find Ways to Mute Their Impact (News Clips)

“Elisabeth MacNamara, national president of the League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan group that works to lower barriers to participation, said that the patchwork of rules across the states is cumbersome and intimidating for historically reluctant groups of voters.”

Fight Back against Restrictive Voting Laws (News Clips)

“Elections should not be decided by politicians who manipulate voting laws for partisan gain. Improving our elections need not come at the expense of our shared value that all citizens should have the opportunity to participate in our democracy.”

Michigan Gets into the Voter Suppression Game (News Clips)

“Michigan is poised to become the latest state to pass harsh new restrictions on voting. On Tuesday, the Republican-controlled House passed three laws...”

The Daily Show takes on Florida’s New Voter Registration Law (Blog)

Last night, the faux-news show The Daily Show took on Florida’s new voter registration law.

Right to Vote Under Attack (Press Release)

Washington, DC (May 17, 2012) – The League of Women Voters supports the goals of the new Voter Empowerment Act introduced today in the U.S.

UPDATE – Judges Scold Texas over Delays in Voter ID Case (Blog)

Earlier this week, 3 federal judges issued an older scolding the Texas government on how it has handled a suit against its voter ID law.

Senate Hearing Targets Ohio Voter Suppression Law (News Clips)

“Filling a federal courtroom and adjacent overflow room, some 300 Cleveland area residents heard two hours of testimony on Ohio's new voter suppression law at a field hearing May 7 called by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL).”

Helping America Vote: A Guide to Implementing the New Federal Provisional Ballot Requirement (Legal Document)

Published by League of Women Voters Education Fund. Helping America Vote provides recommendations that ensure provisional ballots serve their purpose.

Martin Luther King: A crusader for voting rights (Blog)

As we pause to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., let us remember his lifelong passion and commitment to securing equality for all in American society.