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LWV Files Amicus Brief in Voter Intimidation Case Before SCOTUS (Press Release)

LWV of the United States, along with the Leagues of New York and Florida filed an amicus brief in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, a US Supreme Court case examining New York laws regulating the right of individuals to carry guns in public places.

Issues to Watch: Money in Politics and Financial Disclosures (Blog)
Dark money and special interests do not need extra loopholes to undermine democracy. The League is committed to protecting our disclosure laws and preserving the ethics and accountability of our electoral system. 
Senate Introduces the Freedom to Vote Act (Blog)
This week, the US Senate introduced new legislation that protects and expands the right to vote, decreases the influence of money in politics, and curbs partisan gerrymandering. The Freedom to Vote Act will set national standards to make sure all Americans can cast their ballots in the way that works best for them, regardless of their age, race, sex, language, or zip code. 
LWVUS Continues Support for Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act  (Legal Document)

LWVUS joined on a letter to Senator Chris Murphy and Representative Ayanna Presley in support for the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act of 2021(CNC). 

League Supports New Senate Voting Rights Bill, the Freedom to Vote Act (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Virginia Kase Solomón issued this statement in response the US Senate’s introduction of the transformative voting rights bill, the Freedom to Vote Act.

How LWV Supports the Census (Blog)

On September 16, 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau will deliver their final resources to states to use for redistricting.  The delivery of this final set of resources is the culmination of years of hard work by career staff at the US Census Bureau.  

Like in years past, LWVUS was an official partner of the 2020 Census, helping to prepare and share tools and information to local and state Leagues as they engaged their communities. 

How Texas Advocates Mitigated the Attack on Voting Rights (Blog)

In early September 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbot signed Senate Bill 1 (SB1) into law. This anti-voter legislation makes it virtually impossible for certain voters to cast their ballots. 

Yet shockingly, the situation was almost worse. If not for pro-voter advocacy by the Texas League and other voting rights allies, even more restrictive policies might have been enacted, further disempowering Texans and degrading the promise of democracy.

Advocates File Amicus with California Supreme Court, Letter Urging Extension of Redistricting Deadline (Press Release)

LWV of California and partners filed an amicus letter in support of the California Citizens Redistricting Commission's emergency motion to extend California's redistricting deadline.

Premiere: 2021 VOTE411 PSAs! (Blog)

No matter how much any one person knows about local and state elections or how involved they’ve been in the past, they can find the tools they need to elevate their voices at VOTE411.org.

Texas Civic Groups File Lawsuit Against State of Texas Over Anti-Voter Bill, SB1 (Press Release)

LWV of Texas filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas, challenging Senate Bill 1, an omnibus anti-voter bill expected to be signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott.