Fighting Voter Suppression

Bills Tightening VA Voting ID Laws Advance, Despite Outcry (News Clips)

"The measure drew the support of a tea party group and opposition from several organizations including the League of Women Voters and the ACLU, which see it as unnecessary."

Wisconsin Judge Agrees to Hear Challenge to Voter ID Law (News Clips)

... Dane County Judge Richard Neiss said he believed constitutional concerns raised by the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, which filed the suit, deserved to be heard...

Judge to Hold Hearing on Wisconsin Voter ID (News Clips)

Among the groups attacking the new photo ID mandate, is the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin. “We challenge the Legislature's authority to have passed this law in the first place,” says Executive Director Andrea Kaminski.

Martin Luther King: A crusader for voting rights (Blog)

As we pause to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., let us remember his lifelong passion and commitment to securing equality for all in American society.

League of Women Voters of New Hampshire Calls Election Day Stunt "An Insult" (Press Release)

League to DOJ: Voters must depend on Atty. General Holder for Real Action (Press Release)

The following is a statement from Elisabeth MacNamara, President, League of Women Voters of the U.S.:

Voter ID Legislation Faces Opposition in Congress (News Clips)

The League speaks out to protect voters’ rights and oppose state voter ID legislation at congressional hearing.

Texans Allowed to Show Gun Permits but Not Student IDs at Voting Booth (News Clips)

The League speaks out to protect voters’ rights and oppose state voter ID legislation at congressional hearing.

Advocates Urge Congress to Fight State Voting Changes (News Clips)

The League speaks out to protect voters’ rights and oppose state voter ID legislation at congressional hearing.

League of Women Voters Takes on 'Myths about Voter Impersonation' (News Clips)