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LWV of the United States Urges Congress to Act in New Letter

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in February 2025.

Public Statement

Today, the League of Women Voters of the United States and League chapters from all 50 states and the District of Columbia sent a letter to congressional leaders expressing strong concern over abandoning its duties and authorities under Article I of the US Constitution, urging leaders to address the unprecedented executive branch overreach threatening American democracy.

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in February 2025.

Public Statement

On February 6, the League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Celina Stewart issued a statement in response to actions taken by the new administration and the impact on voters.

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in January 2025.

Public Statement

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.

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in January 2025.

News

A public memorial service honoring the life and legacy of former Mayor John (Jack) B. O’Reilly Jr. will be held on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, from 1-4 p.m. at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center.

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in November 2024.

Blog Post

Three short videos explain what happens after the polls close.

Click here for the link to the SOS recordings.

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REPORT: Making 30+ Million Voter Contacts in 2024 Election

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2025.

Blog Post

During the 2024 federal election, Leagues focused on uplifting all voters, across gender, race, political party, location, income, language, and more.

As a result, they made more than 30 million voter contacts, protected nearly 10 million voters through litigation, provided over 9.19 million people with election information on VOTE411.org, and more.

Racial Vote Dilution and Gerrymandering in Louisiana v. Callais

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2025.

Blog Post

On March 24, 2025, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais. The case has massive implications for voting rights and democracy, as it involves two related but distinct concepts: racial vote dilution and racial gerrymandering.

The easiest way to separate these two ideas is to examine the winding path Callais took to end up at the Supreme Court.

NC League of Women Voters president Jennifer Rubin on the ruling finalizing NC’s Supreme Court race

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2025.

News

Jennifer Rubin, president of the League of Women Voters of North Carolina, spoke with NC Newsline about NC's state Supreme Court race -- which was the last uncalled race of the 2024 election.

Voting Rights Coalition Sues to Defend Freedom to Vote for Louisianans

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2025.

Public Statement

On May 14, 2025, a coalition of voting rights groups, including the League of Women Voters of Louisiana, sued against a Louisiana law which will make it more difficult for Louisianans to register to vote.

League of Women Voters of Florida and LULAC Challenge Florida Law Undermining First Amendment Rights and Ballot Initiative Process

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2025.

Public Statement

On May 14, 2025, the League of Women Voters of Louisiana and LULAC filed to intervene in a lawsuit challenging Florida's HB 1205, which attacks the ballot initiative process in the state.

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