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Texas Voter ID Law Blocked by Justice Department as Biased (News Clips)

3/13/2012

“The U.S. Justice Department used its power under the Voting Rights Act to halt the Texas law, saying in a letter to the state today that the measure may disproportionately harm Hispanics. The…

League Applauds DOJ and Court Actions Protecting Voter Rights in Texas and Wisconsin (Press Release)

3/13/2012

Washington, DC (March 13, 2012) - “After many months of assault on voting rights in states around the country, the League of Women Voters (LWV) lauds two decisions on Monday that will protect all e

Judge Rules Voter ID Law Unconstitutional (News Clips)

3/12/2012

“Dane County judge permanently enjoined the state's new voter ID law on Monday - the second judge in a week to block the requirement that voters show photo identification at the polls ... Monday…

Several Organizations Oppose Michigan Secure and Fair Elections Initiative (News Clips)

3/8/2012

“The League of Women Voters, the American Association of Retired People and several other groups are opposing the bills because many eligible voters don't have the type of identification…

Judge Says Voter ID Lawsuit Should Proceed (News Clips)

3/6/2012

A Dane County judge ruled Monday that the Wisconsin League of Women Voters' lawsuit challenging the state voter ID law can proceed since the League is a proper party to bring the lawsuit and…

Senators Durbin, Nelson Statement on the Department of Justice's Challenge of Florida’s New Voting Law (News Clips)

3/6/2012

“United States Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Bill Nelson (D-FL) each released the following statements today after the U.S. Department of Justice filed papers in court challenging portions of…

Hotline in Place to Field Voter ID law Problems (News Clips)

3/6/2012

“A broad-based coalition of advocacy organizations, spearheaded by Tennessee Citizen Action, has mobilized to repeal Tennessee’s photo ID law and to increase voting-rights awareness. ... In the…

Department of Justice Seeks Trial on Florida's 'Voter Suppression' Law (News Clips)

3/5/2012

“On Friday, the United States Department of Justice announced it will seek a trial regarding Florida’s controversial elections law overhaul, passed last year by the state Legislature. ... A court in…

Voter ID Fight Coming to a Head Monday in Harrisburg (News Clips)

3/5/2012

“The skirmishing in Harrisburg over the last year on the bill that would require state-issued photo ID for practically all PA voters turns into a pitched battle on Monday with a committee vote…

South Carolina Considering Bill that Would Drive League of Women Voters Out of Palmetto State (News Clips)

2/29/2012

“Last year, the Florida legislature passed a bill enacting requirements for groups conducting voter registration drives so onerous that even the League of Women Voters were forced to pull out of the…