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Voting Rights Act (VRA)

50 Years After the March on Washington, the Fight for Voting Rights Continues (Blog)

League members from across the country will join thousands of advocates as well as renowned civil rights leaders, as we mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.

North Carolina Politicians Target College Students’ Right to Vote (Press Release)

North Carolina Politicians Target College Students’ Right to Vote

LWV Reacts to DOJ Announcement on Texas Voter Photo ID Law (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters is pleased with today’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that they are filing suit against the Texas voter photo ID law.

TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress to Fix the Voting Rights Act (Blog)

The damage to the VRA can and must be fixed – Congress has the power to act swiftly to restore the effectiveness of the Voting Rights Act. Tell your members of Congress to work quickly to repair and restore the VRA.

Taking the First Step Toward Repairing the Voting Rights Act (Blog)

This week, Congress held hearings to discuss possible solutions and the path forward following the Supreme Court's decision to gut key parts of the Voting Rights Act.

Celebrate Independence Day by Making Democracy Work (Blog)

This Independence Day help us make our democracy work – encourage your fellow citizens to visit VOTE411.org and register to vote!

Supreme Court Ruling Opens Door to Widespread Voter Suppression (Blog)

The Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling this week leaves the country vulnerable to the very forms of voter suppression Congress warned of in 2006.

LWV Reacts to Supreme Court Decision on the Voting Rights Act (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters statement on the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding the Voting Rights Act.

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Voting Rights (Blog)

Earlier this week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a victory for voters when it struck down an Arizona law requiring documentary proof of citizenship when citizens register to vote.

Tomorrow’s Voters Already Making Their Mark (Blog)

Four young women from Austin, TX who are in DC to compete in the National History Day Competition visited our offices to discuss their impressive project on the Voting Rights Act of 1965.