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Fighting Voter Suppression

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)
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)

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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.