Fighting Voter Suppression

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.

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

Statement by Elisabeth MacNamara, President, LWVUS at a Forum Entitled "Excluded from Democracy: The Impact of Recent State Voting Changes" (Legal Document)

Thank you Mr. Conyers and member of the committee for holding this discussion which will help focus our nation’s attention on voter suppression legislation that is sweeping this country.

A WAR ON VOTING… (Blog)

In 1920, the just formed League of Women Voters challenged state Leagues to increase voter turnout by 25%. The Alabama League noted: “…it is...difficult...to qualify for the vote in Alabama…”

President Urged to Protect Voting Rights (Press Release)

Appoint Commissioners to Elections Panel

League Files Amicus Brief in Indiana Voter ID Case (Legal Document)

The League filed an amicus brief in League of Women Voters vs. Rokita before the Indiana Supreme Court. The brief argues that the Indiana Voter I.D.

League Urges Court to Protect Minority Voters' Rights (Legal Document)

In an amicus curiae brief, the League asked the Supreme Court to protect fair voting districts by holding that the Voting Rights Act does not require a minority community's size to meet a rigid num

Leagues File Amicus Brief in Indiana Voter ID Case (Legal Document)

Leagues File Amicus Brief in Indiana Voter ID Case

Fighting Voter Suppression (Topic Page)

We challenge all efforts and tactics that threaten our democracy and limit the ability of voters to exercise their right to vote.