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LWVUS Urges Congress to Oppose "Laken Riley Act" Mandating Detention (Legal Document)

LWVUS joined a letter urging US Congress to oppose the Laken Riley Act, which would mandate the detention of undocumented people arrested for or charged with certain offenses.

Our Oath to Democracy (Blog)

On January 20, Inauguration Day, the next president and vice president of the United States will be sworn into office in front of the US Capitol Building. As part of the peaceful transfer of power, the two men will recite their Oaths of Office, swearing to protect and defend the US Constitution and to enact their duties faithfully. 

As our democracy anticipates unprecedented challenges, there could be no better time to pledge our own oath to protect and preserve democracy. Here’s ours. 

Women Defend Democracy (Article)

"Women Defend Democracy” is the new programmatic focus for the League in 2025 that centers people power and moves our country towards a stronger, multi-racial democracy. 

Democracy Truth Project (Article)

The Democracy Truth Project (DTP) is one of the four pillars of LWV’s “Women Power Democracy” campaign. 

Its goal is to provide the public with the information and tools to participate in American democracy and restore trust in the political system. In doing so, it counters harmful mis-, dis-, and malinformation.

Why We Will Remain the League of WOMEN Voters (Blog)

Over a century after our founding — and the passage of the 19th amendment that granted many women the right to vote — some people question why the League of Women Voters keeps the word ‘women’ in our name. 

To me, now more than ever, it’s clear that “women” is an essential part of our name — and always will be.

LWVUS Joined Comments in Support of ACS (Legal Document)

LWVUS joined comments in support of OMB approving an extension of the American Community Survey (ACS) and Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS) programs.

LWV Statement on the Four-Year Anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters of the United States President Dianna Wynn and CEO Celina Stewart issued the following joint statement on the anniversary of the January 6th attack on the US Capitol.

League of Women Voters Welcomes 119th Congress in Session (Press Release)

WASHINGTON — To mark the beginning of the 119th Congress, the League of Women Voters of the United States President Dianna Wynn and CEO Celina Stewart issued the following joint statement.

League of Women Voters of North Carolina, Longtime NC Voters, Protect Democracy File Amicus Brief, and Join Effort to Defend Rights of North Carolina Voters (Press Release)

WILMINGTON — Today, Protect Democracy filed an amicus brief on behalf of the League of Women Voters of North Carolina, and six registered North Carolina voters who are US citizens and meet the eligibility requirements for voting in the 2024 election. 

League of Women Voters Remembers Jimmy Carter (Press Release)

WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters issued the following statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter.