A Win for Fair Maps in Utah! (Press Release) 7/11/2024 Salt Lake City, UT — In a victory for Utah voters, the Utah Supreme Court allowed Utah voters to move forward with their claim that the Legislature…
Major End-of-Term Supreme Court Cases (Blog) 6/24/2024 Every June (and sometimes July), the League, our partners, and people around the country await the US Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) opinions on critical…, This timing means that the anniversaries of major cases largely occur in June. This blog reflects on several end-of-term cases from the last decade…, In the decade since, states formerly covered by Section 5 have implemented myriad limitations and restrictions on voting. We covered the devastating…, Vote Denial: Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee Not content with disabling Section 5, in 2021, SCOTUS took up a case on Section 2 vote…, Vote Dilution: Allen v. Milligan The Supreme Court considered the other side of Section 2 claims — vote dilution — during its 2022 term. In…, However, on June 27, 2019, the Court issued a devastating decision in a League case out of North Carolina, League of Women Voters of North Carolina v…, SCOTUS Decisions on Reproductive Justice, Gun Safety, LGBTQIA+ Rights, and Affirmative Action In addition to critical cases on access to the…, Additionally, as of this blog's publication, we are awaiting the Court’s decision in United States v. Idaho and United States v. Moyle, which…, On June 15, 2020, the Court took another step toward recognizing equality for the LGBTQIA+ community. In Bostock v. Clayton County, GA, the Court…, And on June 30, 2023, in a disturbing opinion (also out of Colorado), the Court again disguised discrimination as protected speech in 303 Creative…, Affirmative Action On June 29, 2023, the Court issued another watershed opinion, this time on affirmative action. Despite prior precedent…
Challenges Facing Student Voters (Blog) 6/20/2024 Young voters are becoming a force in American politics. While only 13% of people aged 18-29 voted in 2014, that percentage skyrocketed to 28% …, Yet, as mentioned above, in other states, anti-voter legislation has made it more challenging to cast a ballot and have it counted. These laws…, For example, young people in schools outside their home states may face barriers around state-issued IDs. In 2018, students attending a college or…, Transportation Access to polling places near campus is inconsistent across the country, posing a barrier to young voters who lack reliable…, Absentee Voting Many college students vote using an absentee or mail ballot. Voting absentee or by mail is a secure, reliable way to cast a…, Anti-voter state legislatures and third-party organizations are currently focused on decreasing the period within which an absentee ballot can be…, What Can I Do? If you are a student voter (or you know one!), you can learn how to register to vote or check your registration at VOTE411.org.…
Voter advocacy groups ask feds to step in after Texas allowed some voters’ ballots to be identified (News Clips) 6/13/2024 This story was originally published in Votebeat Texas on June 13, 2024. A coalition of watchdog and voter advocacy groups asked the U.S.…
Leagues, Libraries, and Informing Voters (Blog) 6/12/2024 Public libraries have a long history of cultivating strong civic communities. There are roughly 9,000 public libraries across the country. These…, Heading into the 2024 general elections, access to free, trusted, and unrestricted information will be essential to empowering an informed and…, That work — and collaboration — is more important than ever. That's why the American Library Association and the League of Women Voters are…
LWVUS Joins Letter Urging Congress Remove Hyde Amendment from FY25 Budget (Legal Document) 5/29/2024 The League signed onto a letter to US Congress urging them to ensure that the Hyde Amendment is not included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget. The…
LWVUS Opposes Intrusion into D.C. Local Governance (Legal Document) 5/13/2024 LWVUS joined coalition partners in strong opposition to H.R. 7530, the D.C. Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe (DC CRIMES) Act, and H…
American Library Association & League of Women Voters Empower Voters in 2024 (Press Release) 5/7/2024 WASHINGTON — Today, the American Library Association (ALA) and League of Women Voters announced a new partnership to educate and empower voters in…
Women Drive Democracy: League of Women Voters Brand Partnerships Boost Civic Engagement (Press Release) 5/1/2024 WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters is proud to collaborate with major brands to encourage voter engagement and civic empowerment in 2024. The…
LWVUS Supports Voting Rights Restoration (Legal Document) 5/1/2024 LWVUS Federal Lobby Corps lobbied Congress in support of the Next Step Home Act to restore the voting rights of thousands of Americans with prior…