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Fighting Voter Suppression

Hopkins v. Hosemann (now Watson) (Legal Case)

LWVUS, LWV Mississippi, and civil rights partners filed an amicus brief supporting plaintiffs asserting Mississippi’s permanent felony disenfranchisement law violated the Eighth Amendment

The Democracy Impact of President Trump’s First Week Actions (Press Release)

League of Women Voters of the US CEO Celina Stewart issued the following statement in response to actions taken by the new administration this week and the impact they will have on our democracy.

Pennsylvania State Conference of the NAACP v. Chapman (now Schmidt) (Legal Case)

LWV of Pennsylvania and co-plaintiffs filed a federal lawsuit to count mail ballots that were returned and properly sealed by the statutory deadline but were rejected for being incorrectly dated

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. 

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. 

LWVUS Urges Senate Leadership to Reject Threat to Nonprofit Advocacy Groups (Legal Document)

LWVUS wrote to Sen. McConnell and Sen. Schumer urging them to reject movement on policies that would have wide-ranging and detrimental impacts on nonprofit organizations across the political spectrum.  

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! 

League of Women Voters of Missouri v. State of Missouri (Legal Case)

LWV Missouri and co-plaintiffs filed a state court lawsuit against HB 1878, which restricted or criminalized several voter registration and education activities

League Expects to Appeal Photo ID Decision (News Clips)
Missouri State Conference of the NAACP v. State of Missouri (Legal Case)

LWV Missouri and co-plaintiffs filed a state court lawsuit against tightened voter ID requirements for in-person voting