WASHINGTON — On January 24, the League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Celina Stewart issued the following statement in response to actions taken by the new administration and the impact they will have on our democracy:  

“In the first week of President Trump’s second term, we’ve witnessed an undeniable assault on the foundation of our democracy.  

“The League is deeply dismayed by the executive order eliminating federal voter access initiatives (Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions). This order removes federal support for voter access and registration initiatives. This is a direct attack on the progress made to ensure that all Americans can freely and fairly participate in our elections. Instead of dismantling efforts that expand voter access, our government must enact policies that eliminate barriers, modernize voter registration, and provide accurate election information to all Americans.