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Fighting Voter Suppression

Statement by Elisabeth MacNamara, President, LWVUS at a Forum Entitled "Excluded from Democracy: The Impact of Recent State Voting Changes" (Legal Document)

Thank you Mr. Conyers and member of the committee for holding this discussion which will help focus our nation’s attention on voter suppression legislation that is sweeping this country.

A WAR ON VOTING… (Blog)

In 1920, the just formed League of Women Voters challenged state Leagues to increase voter turnout by 25%. The Alabama League noted: “…it is...difficult...to qualify for the vote in Alabama…”

President Urged to Protect Voting Rights (Press Release)

Appoint Commissioners to Elections Panel

League Files Amicus Brief in Indiana Voter ID Case (Legal Document)

The League filed an amicus brief in League of Women Voters vs. Rokita  before the Indiana Supreme Court.  The brief argues that the Indiana Voter I.D.

League Urges Court to Protect Minority Voters' Rights (Legal Document)

In an amicus curiae brief, the League asked the Supreme Court to protect fair voting districts by holding that the Voting Rights Act does not require a minority community's size to meet a rigid num

Leagues File Amicus Brief in Indiana Voter ID Case (Legal Document)

Leagues File Amicus Brief in Indiana Voter ID Case

Fighting Voter Suppression (Topic Page)

We protect every American’s right to vote, challenging those who seek to restrict Black, brown, female, disabled, and other Americans from making their voices heard in our democracy.