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LWV of Wisconsin Files Amended Complaint Asking for Safe, Reliable Absentee Ballot Process in November (Press Release)

The LWV of Wisconsin filed an amended complaint ahead of the November election seeking back-up options for mail-in absentee voters who do not receive their ballot in the mail, as well as suspension of the witness signature requirement for mail-in absentee ballots.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Restrictive Abortion Law in Louisiana (Press Release)

We commend the Court on today’s ruling and celebrate that Louisiana will retain the three existing clinics in the state that provide abortion care.

League Elects Deborah Ann Turner President of the Board of Directors (Press Release)

Dr. Deborah Ann Turner elected 20th president of the League of Women Voters of the United States.

Leagues Support H.J. Res. 90 (Legal Document)

The League joined partners expressing support for H.J. Res. 90, a Congressional Review Act resolution of disapproval that will nullify a rulemaking by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) that, if allowed to stand, would drastically undermine one of our nation’s most important civil rights laws, the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 (the CRA).
 

LWV Celebrates the Advancement for D.C. Statehood (Press Release)
LWVUS Urges Congress to Pass H.R. 51 and Support DC Statehood (Legal Document)

The League joined coalition partners calling for passage of H.R.51, the Washington DC Admission Act. This legislation passed the U.S. House on June 26, 2020.

LWV Commends U.S. House on Passing the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act (Press Release)

The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act is a first step to creating police accountability and eliminating police brutality in America, but it does not go far enough.

People Powered Fair Maps in Action (Blog)

Since the launch of the campaign for People Powered Fair Maps, Leagues across the country have engaged in litigation for fair redistricting practices.  Here's where we've been fighting.

League Urges Senators to Vote No on Motion to Proceed to JUSTICE Act (Legal Document)

The League joined allies on a letter urging Senators to vote NO on a motion to proceed to the JUSTICE Act.

People Powered Fair Maps in Arkansas (Blog)

According to a USC study, Arkansas is the 8th most gerrymandered state, in regards to their state legislative districts. Here's how we're working toward fair maps in the state.