Supreme Court makes it harder to keep guns out of public spaces - possible exception for polling places

“Today, the Court left the door open for states to keep guns out of polling places, but in doing so declined to guarantee protections for voters nationwide,”

said Dr. Deborah Ann Turner, president of the League of Women Voters of the United States.

The League of Women Voters of Florida joined the brief in interest of protecting their efforts to allow counties to place additional protective restrictions on voting locations and prevent voter intimidation. 

“Floridians know the devastating effects of gun violence in public places, and today’s Supreme Court decision will threaten the safety of our communities,” said Cecile Scoon, president of the League of Women Voters of Florida. “We condemn this decision that will likely make people fear going to places of public congregation: concerts, community events, protests, and even polling places.” 

As today’s decision undermines state and local governments' ability to curb gun violence, our federal leaders must act to codify which guns can be present in the public and craft laws that prohibit firearms in those sensitive places, like polling places. Voters must be assured that when they cast their ballot, they can do so safely without the threat of gun violence. The League will continue fighting to preserve and support legal protections of polling places nationwide.