LWV Virginia Files Lawsuit to Protect Absentee Voters During COVID-19 (Press Release) 4/17/2020 With the increased demand for absentee ballots due to COVID-19, the witness requirement presents a burden for voters’ health and safety.
LWV of Texas Celebrates Victory in Mail-in Ballot Case (Press Release) 4/16/2020 A federal court judge ruled that Texas voters may cite COVID-19 in mail-in ballot request forms as a “disability” requirement. The League of Women Voters of Texas and the Austin Area asked the court…
League Calls on Congress to Provide Additional Stimulus Funding Related to COVID-19 (Legal Document) 4/16/2020 The League sent a memo to Congress urging them to include policies in the next COVID-19 stimulus bill that that will protect our elections, protect all families regardless of immigration status…
The Census and Coronavirus (Blog) 4/9/2020 In these times of uncertainty and physical distancing, standing together with our communities is more important than ever.
NBC News: 'Unreasonable' New Hampshire voter registration law struck down (News Clips) 4/9/2020 A New Hampshire judge dismissed a state law that opponents, including the League of Women Voters of New Hampshire, said made it more complicated for students to register to vote
League Concerned by Exemption of Affirmative Action Obligations during COVID Pandemic (Legal Document) 4/8/2020 The League joined 56 civil rights and worker rights organizations expressing deep concern about the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ (OFCCP) March 17, 2020…
In the Know: The Rise in Voter Purge Litigation (Blog) 4/7/2020 When removing voters from the rolls, election officials should err on the side of protecting democracy not increasing disenfranchisement.
Mashable: Coronavirus has pushed activism indoors. Here's how major groups are adapting. (News Clips) 4/7/2020 Organizations give insights on how they are continuing advocacy work amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Bilingual Resource for COVID-19 Election Changes (Blog) 4/6/2020 VOTE411 now has everything you need to know about election changes during COVID-19—in both English and Spanish.
LWV Wisconsin Calls for Clarity on Absentee Ballot Signature Requirements Ahead of April 7 Primary (Press Release) 4/3/2020 A Wisconsin district court judge granted partial relief to protect the rights of self-quarantining voters who cannot obtain a witness signature on their mail-in ballot, as required under Wisconsin…