Supreme Court Strikes Down Restrictive Abortion Law in Louisiana (Press Release) 6/29/2020 We commend the Court on today’s ruling and celebrate that Louisiana will retain the three existing clinics in the state that provide abortion care.
LWV of Wisconsin Files Amended Complaint Asking for Safe, Reliable Absentee Ballot Process in November (Press Release) 6/29/2020 The LWV of Wisconsin filed an amended complaint ahead of the November election seeking back-up options for mail-in absentee voters who do not receive their ballot in the mail, as well…
League Urges Congressional Support for H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act (Legal Document) 6/29/2020 The League joined a letter with other environmental partners in support of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act. This legislation is a bold infrastructure plan that will transform our transportation…
June Medical Services, LLC v. Russo (Legal Case) 6/29/2020 Several abortion providers in Louisiana sued to strike down state laws that restricted abortion access by requiring them to be staff members with admitting privileges in hospitals no further than 30…
LWV Celebrates the Advancement for D.C. Statehood (Press Release) 6/26/2020 WASHINGTON – The League of Women Voters CEO Virginia Kase issued the following statement following the U.S. House of Representatives passage of H.R.…
LWVUS Urges Congress to Pass H.R. 51 and Support DC Statehood (Legal Document) 6/25/2020 The League joined coalition partners calling for passage of H.R.51, the Washington DC Admission Act. This legislation passed the U.S. House on June 26, 2020.
People Powered Fair Maps in Action (Blog) 6/24/2020 Since the launch of the campaign for People Powered Fair Maps, Leagues across the country have engaged in litigation for fair redistricting practices. Here's where we'…
HBCU Alumni Alliance To Host July 4th Virtual “Fire Up the Vote” Cookout (Press Release) 6/22/2020 LWV and VOTE411 team up with HBCU Alumni Alliance to prepare voters in an election year.
People Powered Fair Maps in Arkansas (Blog) 6/22/2020 According to a USC study, Arkansas is the 8th most gerrymandered state, in regards to their state legislative districts. Here's how we're working toward fair maps in the state.
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Emancipation and Black Liberation (Blog) 6/19/2020 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, and just one of several “Emancipation Days” observed by Black diasporic communities in…