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League Joins Joint Statement to House Judiciary Committee in Support of HR1 (Legal Document)

The League and members of the Declaration for American Democracy Coalition sent a joint statement from diverse groups to the Senate Judiciary Committee in support of HR1, the For the People Act.
 

Texas Tribune: Civil rights groups warn that Texas voter citizenship check could violate federal law (News Clips)

The state of Texas' announcement that it was flagging tens of thousands of registered voters for citizenship checks was met with dismay among civil rights attorneys and voting rights advocates, who said it echoed efforts around the country to remove eligible voters from the rolls.

League Lobby Corps Urges Support for HR1 (Legal Document)

Members of the LWVUS Lobby Corps visited members of the U.S. House urging them to support HR1, the For the People Act.

League Sends Letter to U.S. House Addressing HR1 (Legal Document)

The League sent a letter to members of the U.S. House of Representatives addressing HR1 as the bill needed to heal our country.

In the Know: League of Women Voters v. Rucho (Blog)

The LWVNC v. Rucho case is a partisan gerrymandering challenge to the North Carolina congressional map. Partisan gerrymandering is the practice of drawing electoral district lines in a way that discriminates against a political party.

LWV Wisconsin Sues Over Unconstitutional Lame Duck Session (Blog)

After the 2018 election, the outgoing WI legislature called a special session and passed several bills aimed at undermining the new governor. LWVWI sued, contending that the session was unconstitutional.

U.S House Unveils Legislation “For the People” (Blog)

U.S. House leadership unveiled a democracy reform bill, HR1 (the For the People Act), that will make elections fairer and put power back in the hands of the American people. 

U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Partisan Gerrymander Challenges (Press Release)

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a challenge to North Carolina’s 2016 congressional redistricting plan, one of the most egregious partisan gerrymanders in U.S. history.

League Submits Comments on VRA to U.S. Civil Rights Commission (Legal Document)

LWVUS  submitted comments about the federal government's role in civil rights enforcement on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights' Fall Report.

North Carolina LWV Demands District 9 Election Integrity (Press Release)

LWV of North Carolina supports the Board of Elections’ decision to delay certification of the results of the 9th Congressional District election until a thorough investigation has been conducted.