League Commends Federal Judge for Blocking Texas Abortion Law (Press Release) 10/7/2021 WASHINGTON & AUSTIN, TX – The League of Women Voters of the United States Board President Dr. Deborah Ann Turner and League of Women Voters of…
There is No Equality Without Reproductive Rights (Blog) 9/29/2021 Updated on March 2, 2023. In the 1992 case of Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey, the US Supreme Court famously affirmed that…, And that’s hardly the beginning. Not only is the right to a safe and legal abortion a matter of personal freedom, it’s also a major factor in…, This same poll found that those who oppose reproductive rights tend to oppose the #MeToo movement against sexual assault and believed that the way…
LWVUS Urges Administration to Pause Removal of Haitians Seeking Asylum (Legal Document) 9/24/2021 The League joined partners and members of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights on a letter to President Biden urging the…
Issues to Watch: Money in Politics and Financial Disclosures (Blog) 9/21/2021 The League of Women Voters fights for a system that is representative and accountable in its rules regarding money and politics. …
League of Women Voters of the United States v. Newby (also known as League of Women Voters of the United States v. Harrington) (Legal Case) 9/16/2021
How LWV Supports the Census (Blog) 9/13/2021 On September 16, 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau will deliver its final resources to states to use for redistricting. The 2020 Census faced…
League of Women Voters Response to SCOTUS Failure to Block Texas Abortion Law (Press Release) 9/1/2021 WASHINGTON & AUSTIN, TX — Last night, the US Supreme Court declined to rule on a Texas law that bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy and…
Enhanced Privacy Protections Delay the Release of Census Data (Blog) 8/11/2021 On August 12th, the US Census Bureau will release data that states and localities will use to redraw congressional, state legislative, and other…
Texas Voters Win as Motor Voter Lawsuit Is Settled (Press Release) 8/3/2021 Over 1 Million Texans Have Already Registered To Vote Online Since September 2020, When This Suit Forced The State To Comply With National Voter…