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Wealthy special interests score a (narrow) win in SCOTUS decision in Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Bonta (Press Release)

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a California reporting rule designed to prevent charitable fraud and self-dealing.

Supreme Court Declines to Protect Voting Rights for Minorities (Press Release)

In light of today’s ruling, it is more important than ever that Congress act quickly to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the For the People Act.

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the 26th Amendment (Blog)

In 1971, the 26th amendment granted the right to vote to Americans eighteen and older. This amendment is one in a series enacted to protect the right of every American to be represented in our government.

In a time when our voting rights are under attack, it's more important to reflect on these amendments than ever.

League Opposes Anti-Home-Rule Riders on the Fiscal Year 2022 D.C. Appropriations Bill (Legal Document)

The League joined DC Vote in asking the House and Senate appropriations committees to oppose amendments to the District of Columbia FY 2022 Appropriations.

League of Women Voters of Minnesota Moves to Join Redistricting Case as Co-plaintiffs (Press Release)

LWV of Minnesota filed a motion to join as co-plaintiffs in Wattson v. Simon, asking the Minnesota Supreme Court to appoint a special redistricting panel to prepare for the state’s upcoming redistricting process.

Senate Fails to Pass the For the People Act – Democracy Hangs in the Balance (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters supports legislation that strengthens our elections and increases voter participation so that every voice is heard in our democracy. 

League Submits Statement to US Senate in Support of DC Statehood (Legal Document)

The League of Women Voters sent a statement for the record to the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee in advance of their hearing on DC Statehood.

The League Sends Memo to the Senate Urging the Passage of S.51 the Washington DC Admission Act (Legal Document)

The League sent a memo to the US Senate urging support for the Passage of S.51 the Washington DC Admission Act. 

League of Women Voters of West Virginia Launches Campaign to Pass the For the People Act (Press Release)

On Sunday, June 20th, the League placed full-page ads in the Charleston Gazette-Mail and the Huntington-Herald Dispatch, alongside digital ads on the publications’ respective homepages, urging West Virginia senators to vote for the For the People Act. 

Why Our Freedom to Vote Relies on the For the People Act (Blog)

The nation has seen a resurgence of anti-voter bills. These bills are an existential threat to our country and the promise of one person, one vote. They put forward oppressive measures and unjust barriers that make our fundamental right to vote increasingly difficult, particularly for Black and brown Americans. 

The best tool to counter these denials of the freedom to vote is the For the People Act.