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League of Women Voters Statement on President Trump’s Emergency Order to Build a Border Wall (Press Release)

2/15/2019

The League of Women Voters CEO Virginia Kase issued the following statement following President Trump's declaration of a national emergency.

Texas Tribune: Civil rights groups warn that Texas voter citizenship check could violate federal law (News Clips)

1/28/2019

The state of Texas' announcement that it was flagging tens of thousands of registered voters for citizenship checks was met with dismay among civil rights attorneys and voting rights advocates, who…

League of Women Voters Responds to President Trump’s Address (Press Release)

1/9/2019

What will keep our nation secure is not a wall, but a comprehensive immigration plan executed through a fully funded government.

League Memo Urges Senators to Ask SCOTUS Nominee to Protect Democracy (Article)

7/17/2018

The League sent a memo to the U.S. Senate outlining four questions that should be asked of any U.S. Supreme Court nominee during the confirmation process.

The SCOTUS Appointment Is More Than A Nominee, It Represents The Direction of America (Blog)

7/10/2018

The American people deserve to know where a nominee stands on basic principles, as the Court's decisions will affect the direction of our democracy for decades to come.

Glamour: Virginia Kase's Midterm Plan: Make It Easier for Women to Vote (News Clips)

7/2/2018

Incoming CEO Virginia Kase told Glamour her vision for the League: Helping as many Americans as possible exercise their right to vote.

Taking to the Streets to March for Families (Blog)

6/30/2018

Today hundreds of thousands of people stepped up to say “Immigrants are welcome here” during Families Belong Together marches across the country.

Supreme Court Upholds Discriminating Travel Ban (Press Release)

6/26/2018

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the Trump Administration's travel ban is within the president’s authority.

Policymakers Focus on Immigration Reform and Family Separation (Blog)

6/25/2018

Immigration was the major policy focus of most Americans last week. The House voted on legislation and President Trump signed an Executive Order around family detention at our borders.

President Trump’s Executive Order Walks Back Border Crisis of his Own Making (Press Release)

6/20/2018

Public Pressures President to End Family Separations Washington, DC - The League of Women Voters president Chris Carson issued a statement following…