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…
LWV Texas Joins Voting Rights Groups as Intervenors to Expand Vote by Mail Options (Press Release) 4/3/2020 The League of Women Voters of Texas and the League of Women Voters of Austin Area requested to join a lawsuit arguing that Texas law expressly permits expanded vote by mail options due to the COVID-…
Statement from Plaintiffs and Their Attorneys in League of Women Voters v. LaRose (Press Release) 4/3/2020 Statement of League of Women Voters, Ohio A. Philip Randolph Institute, Ohio ACLU, Demos, and Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law: …