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Equal Rights

Reflecting on the Election: We Will Speak Up and Speak Out (Blog)

Last week, the 2024 presidential election was decided. Donald Trump will again become President of the United States. He won both the Electoral College and the popular vote, and when that happens, it means the voters have spoken. 

We are proud of the League's work this election to empower voters and protect voting rights. However, we are deeply concerned for the future of women in the United States — as well as LGBTQIA+, Black, brown, and immigrant communities. 

LWVUS Comments on Open Government National Action Plan (Legal Document)

LWVUS commented on the General Services Administration's public comment period on priorities for the 6th Open Government National Action Plan. 

Navigating Restricted Reproductive Care as a Latina (Blog)

As we discuss the destructive impacts this has on the lives of those who seek reproductive health care, it is important to not gloss over how these attacks disproportionately affect women of color. This blog will focus on the Latino/a community.

LWVUS Joins Letter Urging Congress to Oppose Denial of Federal Funding to Sanctuary Cities (Legal Document)

The League joined a letter urging Congress to oppose a bill that would block sanctuary jurisdictions from receiving federal funds that benefit undocumented immigrants through food, shelter, health care, legal services, and transportation.

5 Ways to Empower Women Voters in 2024 (Blog)

The 2024 federal election is a critical moment in the fight for our equality, as the people we elect in November will be in charge of our rights for the next four years

We've identified five unique ways you can empower women voters and our allies to make our voices heard!

League of Women Voters Issues Nation-Wide Call for Urgent Action for Equality (Press Release)

WASHINGTON, DC —  Leading up to Women’s Equality Day, the League of Women Voters of the United States and League chapters from all 50 states and the District of Columbia sent a letter to the White House and members of Congress urging action for the immediate publication of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the US Constitution. December 2024 marks 101 years since the ERA was first introduced in Congress. 

Leagues Across All 50 States and DC Send Letter to Congress and Administration for Action on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) (Legal Document)

The League of Women Voters of the United States and League chapters from all 50 states and the District of Columbia sent a letter to members of Congress and the Administration urging action for the immediate publication of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the US Constitution.

How the Supreme Court Made Racial Gerrymandering Easier in Alexander v. South Carolina NAACP (Blog)

In 2024, a Supreme Court ruling made it easier for state legislatures to commit racial gerrymanders, drawing congressional maps that disempower voters of color.

Iowa Safe Schools v. Reynolds (Legal Case)

LWV Iowa filed an amicus brief urging affirmance of a preliminary injunction blocking a ban on LGBTQIA+ books in Iowa schools

Planned Parenthood of the Heartland v. Hilgers (Legal Case)

LWV Nebraska filed an amicus brief asserting a law restricting gender affirming care and banning abortion after 12 weeks was unconstitutionally enacted