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Landmark State Voting Rights Legislation Heads to Governor’s Desk

Submitted by California in September 2026.

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The California State Assembly this week voted to pass the California Voting Rights Act of 2026 (CVRA of 2026): Senate Bills 1164 and 1360 by Senator Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside).

Submitted by California in August 2026.

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Review our recommendations for this November's statewide measures. You can also download copies of our "Vote with the League" flyers!

Submitted by California in August 2026.

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This month’s newsletter highlights key legislative pushes like the California Voting Rights Act of 2026, major legal victories including a preliminary court injunction against Shasta County’s Measure B, how to order the nonpartisan Easy Voter Guides, and an open invitation to step up as a local poll worker. Read the full newsletter to learn about everything we were up to in August!

Submitted by California in July 2026.

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Website Highlights Campaign Endorsements, Offers California Voters Facts About Billionaire-Backed Voter Suppression Initiative and Ways To Get Involved

Submitted by California in July 2026.

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The League of Women Voters of California writes in strong support of your bill, SB 423 (Gonzalez), the Detention Facility Transparency Act

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Cops Won’t Fight Federal Election Interference—So Citizens Will Have To

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2026.

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Article published by Mother Jones

Appeals Court Maintains Preliminary Injunction Blocking US Postal Service from Enforcing Key Parts of New Rule to Restrict Mail Ballots

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2026.

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The First Circuit Court of Appeals kept in place an injunction blocking key parts of a new USPS mail ballot rule through the November election.

One Week Until National Voter Registration Day, League of Women Voters Urges Americans to Get Vote-Ready and Stand Up with Their Community

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2026.

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Appeals court rejects Trump administration effort to reinstate SAVE voter purge database

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2026.

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Federal appeals court blocks the Trump administration from using the expanded SAVE database for mass voter purges ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Federal Court Blocks US Postal Service from Interfering with Mail Ballots

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2026.

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A federal court blocked USPS from enforcing key parts of a new mail ballot rule, protecting mail voting access through the November 2026 election.

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