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Expanding Voter Access

The League's Top Achievements in 2024 (Blog)

As we wrap up this year, I’m reflecting on some of our greatest successes of 2024. From unprecedented voter outreach to the launch of a new moonshot campaign to the return of an important state League, there’s so much to celebrate! 

Disability Rights Wisconsin v. Wisconsin Elections Commission (absentee voting for voters with disabilities) (Legal Case)

LWVWI filed suit to prohibit the enforcement of state statutes that blocked voters with disabilities from receiving, marking, and returning their absentee ballot electronically.

Missouri Court Permanently Strikes Down Unconstitutional Restrictions Criminalizing Voter Engagement Efforts  (Press Release)

Jefferson City, Mo. - A Cole County Circuit Court judge issued a permanent injunction against four provisions of Missouri House Bill 1878 that criminalized voter engagement efforts and chilled the freedom of speech of organizations whose priorities are to register and educate voters. The challenge was brought by the League of Women Voters of Missouri and the Missouri State Conference of the NAACP, who are represented by the ACLU of Missouri, Campaign Legal Center, and the Missouri Voter Protection Coalition. 

LWVUS Comments on Public Participation with the Federal Government (Legal Document)

LWVUS commented on the Office of Management and Budget's request for feedback on draft materials for broadening public participation and community engagement with the federal government.

MAJOR VICTORY IN LAWSUIT AGAINST TEXAS ANTI-VOTER LAW, SB1 (Press Release)

In a victory for voting rights, a federal district court ruled Friday that a key provision of Texas’ anti-voter law Senate Bill 1 S(B1) violates federal law. Specifically, the court ruled that the provision, which criminalizes compensated mail-ballot assistance, violates Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). 

Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Denies Motion to Stay Preliminary Injunction of Alabama SB1 (Press Release)

Today, in an important victory for Alabama voters, the Eleventh Circuit left in place a court order that temporarily blocks Alabama from prosecuting people and organizations who assist voters who are blind, disabled, or lack the ability to read or write in completing and submitting their absentee ballot applications. 

Five Election-Related Legal Cases You Should Know About This Week (Press Release)

October 11, 2024

The League is at the forefront of the most important federal and state cases across the United States. Here’s a list of the top five election-related legal cases you should know about this week. For case summaries, timelines, and additional information regarding our litigation practice, please visit LWV’s Legal Center. For press inquiries, email us at [email protected].   

 

Federal Court Strikes Down Major Provision of Texas Voter Suppression Bill, S.B. 1 (Press Release)

A federal court ruled Saturday against a key provision of Texas’ anti-voter law Senate Bill 1 in a victory for voting rights in the state.

League of Women Voters Statement on the Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act (Press Release)

The League of Women Voters of the US supports the Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act to ensure voters can cast ballots free from fear.

League of Women Voters of the United States Applauds Actions Taken by Federal Agencies to Expand Access to Voter Registration (Press Release)

The LWVUS commends recent actions by several federal agencies under the Voting Access Executive Order which directs federal agencies to provide all eligible voters.