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Press Releases

Press Releases
Federal Judge Upholds Montana Governor’s Directive Expanding Mail Voting
A federal court has upheld Montana Governor Steve Bullock’s directive allowing the state’s counties to proceed with conducting vote-by-mail elections this November.
League of Women Voters of Michigan and Five Local Leagues Intervene in Lawsuit over Voter Purges
Today, a federal judge permitted LWV of Michigan and five local Leagues to intervene in support of the State in Daunt v. Benson, a federal lawsuit concerning voter purges.
Judge Rules That Census Must Not be Rushed in Victory for Civil Rights Groups, Civic Organizations, and Local Governments
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ordered the Trump administration to halt its rush to end the 2020 Census, extending deadline for counting to October 31. 
LWV Opposes a Rushed Supreme Court Confirmation Process
Now is not the time to rush a lifetime appointment to the United States Supreme Court.
LWV of Arkansas Files Lawsuit for Fair Signature Match Process on Absentee Ballots
LWV of Arkansas filed a lawsuit in federal court asking that the state offer a notice and cure process for voters whose ballots are marked for rejection due to signature-related issues.
Ruling Provides Wisconsin Voters with Fail-Safe for Absentee Voting in November
A federal court in Wisconsin gave voters a back-up option to receive mail-in absentee ballots online or via email when they do not receive their previously-requested ballot in the mail in time for the November 3 general election.
National Voter Registration Day is More Critical Than Ever in 2020
League members and volunteers will be hosting more than 850 registration events and virtual activations September 22.
League of Women Voters Mourns the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
WASHINGTON—League of Women Voters president Deborah Turner and CEO Virginia Kase issued the following joint statement on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg…
Statement of Voting Rights Advocates in Response to Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled that state law allows county bureaus of elections to set up drop boxes and satellite offices to accept mail and absentee ballots.
League of Women Voters Statement on Reports of ICE Human Rights Abuses
WASHINGTON—League of Women Voters board president, Dr. Deborah Turner, issued this statement in response to reports of human rights abuses against immigrants…

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