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Lawsuit filed to overturn Rhode Island’s witness/notary requirements for voting by mail

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Submitted by Rhode Island in July 2020.

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“The pandemic has shone a bright light on the barriers facing our most vulnerable voters in Rhode Island. Without relief from onerous laws like our witness requirement, these voters will be disenfranchised,” said Jane Koster, president of the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island.

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League of Women Voters Responds to DHS Crackdown on Portland Protests

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Submitted by Rhode Island in July 2020.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON – Today the League of Women Voters of the United States board of directors and the League of Women Voters Education Fund board of trustees issued the following statement in response to federal agents attack on peaceful protestors: 

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Connecticut Tele-Town Hall Discussion: Voting Safely in CT's Primary Elections During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Submitted by Connecticut in July 2020.

Event Date: 
07/23/2020 - 10:00am to 07/24/2020 - 9:45am

Every Vote Counts. So Should Every Voter's Safety. Get all the info you need to vote safely in the August CT Primary Elections by joining us for a Live Tele-Town Hall Discussion. Call in or watch the live stream.

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Email Governor Lamont about Absentee Voting during the COVID-19 Emergency

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Submitted by Connecticut in July 2020.

Action Alerts

The League of Women Voters of Connecticut believes all CT citizens deserve easy and safe access to the elections that will not jeopardize their health. Please join us to urge the Governor to issue an executive order that would eliminate restrictive language in the statutes to allow Absentee Voting during the COVID-19 emergency.

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Urgent Update on Absentee Ballot Vote: Contact Your Legislators Today

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Submitted by Connecticut in July 2020.

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No one should have to choose between voting safely and their health. Please contact your Connecticut Legislators today and urge them to remove all barriers to the use of the absentee ballot by eligible voters in November. *UPDATE* The CT State House of Representatives passed the “no excuse” absentee voting bill for the November Election. The vote on July 23rd on H.B. 6002 was 144-2. The CT State Senate is scheduled to consider and vote on the bill on Tuesday, July 28th.

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League of Women Voters of Michigan files appeal to enforce absentee voting rights

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Submitted by Washtenaw County in July 2020.

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Appeal asks Michigan Supreme Court to reverse Court of Appeals ruling

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LWVNC Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis

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Submitted by North Carolina in July 2020.

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Raleigh, NC, July 18, 2020 – The nation has lost a tremendous civil rights leader with the passing of Congressman John Lewis. He was truly an iconic visionary who worked tirelessly for civil rights in our nation.

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How to Vote by Mail for Aug. 11 CT Primary Elections: Part 1

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Submitted by Connecticut in July 2020.

Event Date: 
07/16/2020 - 6:00pm to 07/17/2020 - 5:45pm
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Groups File Federal Lawsuit Seeking to Expand Connecticut Absentee Voting in 2020 Elections Due to COVID-19

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Submitted by Connecticut in July 2020.

Public Statement

The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Connecticut filed a federal lawsuit seeking to make absentee mail-in voting available to every eligible voter during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the Connecticut State Conference of NAACP Branches and the League of Women Voters of Connecticut, as well as an individual Connecticut resident.

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Local Leagues and Activities

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Join us for League activities throughout the state

Rhode Island is a small state and League activities are open to all members of the League in Rhode Island regardless of local League affiliation. Please help us with events, advocacy, voter service, or even just enjoy a book with us. To see some of our activities, try the "Committee" links below. Join the League!

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