Fighting Voter Suppression

Fighting Voter Suppression

We challenge all efforts and tactics that threaten our democracy and limit the ability of voters to exercise their right to vote.

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Voter Registration Scam Alert Sept 2024

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Submitted by Orange Coast in September 2024.

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Voter Registration Scam Alert

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What you need to know about LWVAC support of at-large Alachua County commissioners

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Submitted by Alachua County in September 2024.

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The LWVAC supports at large voting of commissioners because, in Alachua County, it promotes racial justice. It is also associated with gender equity, contributes to a cohesive governing body with a county-wide focus and avoids the risks and potential conflict of gerrymandering. Here’s what you need to know about the LWVAC’s stance supporting at-large Alachua County commissioners...

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How the Supreme Court Made Racial Gerrymandering Easier in Alexander v. South Carolina NAACP

Submitted by Rhode Island in August 2024.

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On May 23, 2024, the Supreme Court decided Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP.

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Protecting the Rights of Voters with Disabilities

Submitted by Rhode Island in May 2024.

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Read about Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA), which requires that states allow people with disabilities to receive assistance in the voti

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Living Room Conversations: Voting Rights

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Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in October 2023.

Event Date: 
11/13/2023 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
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The Voting Rights Act became law more than 50 years ago. Join us to discuss its relevance in protecting one of the most fundamental rights in our democracy.

In partnership with the Wheaton Public Library.

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League 101 October 2023

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Submitted by Orange Coast in September 2023.

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“What’s So Bad About Voter ID Laws?”

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Moore v. Harper - The Independent State Legislative Theory Laid to Rest

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Submitted by Alachua County in July 2023.

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Advocates of democracy were relieved when the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled definitively against the Independent State Legislative Theory. SCOTUS validated the authority state constitutions and courts have over redistricting.

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Racial Justice Prevails in Allen v. Milligan

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Submitted by Alachua County in June 2023.

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The recent ruling in Allen v. Milligan demonstrates SCOTUS continues to support the Voting Rights Act. Chief Justice Roberts clearly lays out the conditions and criteria SCOTUS will be using to decide upcoming cases.

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Action Alert - Funding Electronic Voting Machines

Submitted by Williamson County in June 2023.

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LWVWC CALL TO ACTION by 6/12/23 

POSITION: The League of Women Voters (LWV) supports secure and easy access for voting. 

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Action Alert - Funding Electronic Voting Machines

Submitted by Williamson County in June 2023.

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