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Alabama

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LWV of Alabama Responds to 11th Circuit Decision in People First of Alabama v. Merrill (Press Release)

The 11th Circuit issued a decision allowing Alabama counties to mandate curbside voting. However, the court failed to waive photo ID requirements for in-person voting and witness requirements for absentee ballots.

LWV of Alabama Files in Support of Case to Ease Absentee Ballot Requirements (Press Release)

LWV of Alabama filed an amicus brief in People First of Alabama v. Merrill, which seeks to ease absentee ballot requirements and mandate curbside voting. The case is now pending in the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

The 2016 Presidential Election WAS Rigged (Press Release)

Voter Suppression Can Impact Outcomes

Court Denies Motion for Preliminary Injunction in LWVUS v. EAC Executive Director Brian Newby (EAC) (Press Release)

"We will appeal to protect the critical rights of voters in these three states, especially during this election year,” said Chris Carson, president of the League of Women Voters U.S.

Voting Restrictions Must Be Stopped (Press Release)

“If the illegal action is allowed to stand there will be substantial and continuing harm to voters and to our organizations,” said President MacNamara.

League Sues to Stop Documentary Proof-of-Citizenship Requirement on Voter Registration Form (Blog)

The League of Women Voters of the United States, alongside its Alabama, Georgia and Kansas affiliates, filed a federal lawsuit against the executive director of the Election Assistance Commission to prevent these states from requiring documentary proof-of-citizenship when registering voters using the federal mail voter registration form.

Lawsuit Challenges Voter Registration Restriction (Press Release)

“Voters should not have to face an obstacle course to vote. The decision by EAC Executive Director Brian Newby is simply contrary to federal law and we expect it to be overturned,” said President MacNamara.

League Volunteers on Track to Register Voters in 200 Schools This Spring (Blog)

This year, League volunteers will be out in force in over 25 communities across 15 states as part of our Youth Voter Registration program, with the goal of holding voter registration events in more than 200 high schools and community/vocational schools.

Voting Issues on Election Day Point to Need for Decreasing Barriers and Reforming the Election System (Blog)

I worked with the Election Protection Hotline to help voters rectify the issues they faced when attempting to vote. This experience showed how far we have to go to have fair elections.

League of Women Voters Launches New Website for Voters (News Clips)