Government watchdog groups push for ethics reform in New York’s state budget (News Clips) 3/30/2022 This story was originally published in WSKG.org. ALBANY, NY (WSKG) – Government watchdog groups are making a push to include ethics reform in the…
The Woman Who Argued 'Rucho v. Common Cause' Looks Back (Blog) 3/25/2022 March 26th marks the anniversary of the landmark Rucho v. League of Women Voters of North Carolina (also known as Rucho v. Common Cause) Supreme…, Ultimately, the Supreme Court ruled that gerrymandering based on political party was not unconstitutional. What does this mean for voters? The case…, Tell us about your current work with the Southern Coalition for Social Justice (SCSJ). What made you decide to be a lawyer and focus on voting…
Ohio voter advocate dies at 90, uses obit to get out vote (News Clips) 3/16/2022 This story was originally published in the Associated Press. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Services were held Wednesday for long-time Ohio voting rights…
Legal Trends to Watch in 2022 (Blog) 3/15/2022 With the new year comes more litigation. In the past year, the League has continued our work of fighting against anti-voter bills and purges,…, Recently, the League had two wins in Ohio in Adams v. DeWine and League of Women Voters of Ohio v. Ohio Redistricting Commission. Both lawsuits…
Voting Rights Groups File Motion to Intervene in Federal Lawsuit for Ohio State Maps (Press Release) 2/22/2022 COLUMBUS, Ohio — On Sunday evening, the ACLU of Ohio, the American Civil Liberties Union, and Covington & Burling LLP filed a motion to intervene…
VICTORY: Federal Judge Orders Baltimore County to Submit Redistricting Plan that Complies with Voting Rights Act (Press Release) 2/22/2022 BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD – In the federal court challenge to an illegal redistricting plan, brought by Black voters in Baltimore County and several civil…
Fighting for Fair Maps in Ohio (Blog) 2/11/2022 Last month, the Ohio Supreme Court struck down Ohio’s 2021 state and congressional maps due to partisan gerrymandering. We spoke with the League of…, How did the Ohio League volunteers and partners engage in redistricting? LWVO remains grateful to our Fair Districts Ohio partners and…
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS RESPONDS TO SUPREME COURT DECISION TO UPHOLD ALABAMA’S GERRYMANDERED CONGRESSIONAL MAPS (Press Release) 2/8/2022 WASHINGTON & MONTGOMERY—Today the League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Virginia Kase Solomón and the League of Women Voters of Alabama…
How Citizen's United Will Affect the 2022 Midterms (Blog) 1/21/2022 On January 21, 2010, America experienced a pivotal shift away from a democracy that focuses on the needs of its people towards one that prioritizes…
LWV of Baltimore County, Black Voters, and Advocacy Groups Urge Federal Court to Block Baltimore County’s Unlawful Redistricting Plan (Press Release) 1/20/2022 BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD – Late Wednesday, the League of Women Voters of Baltimore County joined Black voters and civil rights organizations in …