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“Ultimately, political fears and outrageous claims won out over common sense," said Elisabeth MacNamara, League President.
Today, the League expressed disappointment with the Obama Administration for missing a key deadline to set industrial carbon pollution standards for new power plants.
Coalition to President Obama and Secretary Kerry: Pipeline is Not in National Interest
“Restrictions on the use of the national voter registration application form like those by Arizona make it much more difficult to register eligible citizens to vote,” Elisabeth MacNamara said.
This case puts independent voter registration drives, like those conducted by the League, squarely in the crosshairs of those that want to restrict access to political participation and voting.
Section 5 has helped transform American democracy from a restricted, segregated past to one of remarkable inclusion,” said MacNamara. “The importance of the outcome of this case cannot be overstated."
The following is a statement from Elisabeth MacNamara, President of the League of Women Voters of the U.S.:
President's Address Sets "Strong Course for Nation" on Climate, Immigration and Gun Safety
League Joins Amicus Briefs in Shelby County v. Holder case on Voting Rights Act (VRA)
Statement by Elisabeth MacNamara, President of the League of Women Voters of the United StatesWASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senate leadership reached agreement on filibuster reform.
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