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Public Statement

Statement from Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, and Dianna Wynn, president of the League of Women Voters: "From the flagrant disregard for congressional authority and governmental checks and balances to defying Supreme Court orders to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back home, one thing is abundantly clear: our country is in a constitutional crisis."

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Nearly 15% of people living in the United States are immigrants; if our nation’s story is a quilt, the immigrant community’s diverse stories are integral squares that hold it together.
Yet immigrants have always been an easy target for bad actors, who use xenophobia to scapegoat foreign-born communities. In moments like this, we must stand against hate and for our neighbors. LWV and the National Partnership for New Americans have identified a few ways you can defend America’s immigrant communities.

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Today, the League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Celina Stewart issued the following statement in reflection on the first 60 days of the Trump administration: “If the past 60 days have made one thing clear, it’s this: our democracy is facing a five-alarm fire..."

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In this review, we summarize the races that the LWV of Connecticut (LWVCT) covered in 2024, how many candidates participated in the VOTE411 Voter Guides, and key statistics on VOTE411 users. We also identify ways to increase awareness of VOTE411—both within our League networks and among candidates and voters.

Public Statement

Ahead of the Appropriations Committee hearing on Friday, February 14, 2025, the League of Women Voters of Connecticut urges Governor Lamont and the legislature to prioritize adequate funding to protect and expand voting access and implement the Connecticut Voting Rights Act.

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Boulder, CO — The League of Women Voters of Boulder County and the League of Women Voters of Colorado believe the right to protest peacefully is a basic American freedom, and we condemn the horrific violence that took place yesterday in front of the Boulder Courthouse.

Blog Post

We are facing a pivotal moment for US voting rights. Policies like the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, President Donald Trump’s executive order on elections, and legislation in more than two dozen states could upend the way Americans register to vote. 

Proponents say this step is necessary to ensure only eligible Americans are voting in elections, even though there are many long-standing practices in place that have effectively met this desire.

Let’s be clear: efforts like the SAVE Act aren’t about safeguarding elections, they’re about silencing voters.