Voting Rights Laws

Voting Rights Laws

We are at the forefront of the most important federal and state voting rights cases around the country. We actively oppose discriminatory voter photo ID laws, fight against attacks voter registration process and hold lawmakers accountable when they try to institute last-minute Election Day barriers. We work year-round to combat voter suppression through advocacy, grassroots organizing, legal action and public education.

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New Law Restricts Voter Engagement, Voter ID

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Submitted by Metro St. Louis in August 2022.

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Challenging Strict Photo ID, Restrictions on Voter Engagement

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Submitted by Metro St. Louis in May 2022.

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THURSDAY WITH THE LEAGUE - PROTECTING OUR RIGHT TO VOTE

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Submitted by PASADENA AREA in September 2021.

Event Date: 
Oct 07 2021 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Event location: 

Virtual Meeting via Zoom

Many of us are concerned about the direction of laws that make voting more difficult. What are some of the forms of voter suppression that are visible today? 

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Early Voting

Early Voting in Boston

Submitted by Boston in October 2020.

Event Date: 
Oct 17 2020 12:00 am to Oct 30 2020 11:45 pm
Event location: 

Fenway Park Gate A

Early Voting on October 17-18 is at Fenway 11-7.

Lots of other Early Voting locations October 17 Through Oct 30.

Go to boston.gov/early-voting for more dates, times and locations!

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Gloria, A Life at ART

ART Play "Gloria, a Life" Screening Feb.8

Submitted by Boston in January 2020.

Event Date: 
Feb 08 2020 07:30 pm
Event location: 

American Repertory Theater

The Boston League is partnering with the American Repertory Theatre to sponsor a Night with "Gloria". The play will begin at 7:30.   (Reception and Discussion at 5 with a published author).

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The Women's Shift To Equality (TWSTE) Newsletter Covers Voter Eligibility Challenges and More

The Women's Shift To Equality newsletter logo

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in June 2024.

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TWSTE is a "resource hub that connects, informs and facilitates positive change for women." The TWSTE Post, their newsletter, covers state, national, and global issues that affect women's rights, from voter eligibility challenges to reproductive r

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LWVEUP Hosts Informational Forum on Election Security & Integrity

LWVEUP forum panelists Dana Nessel, Aghogho Edevbie, Allison Youngs, and John Petkus

Submitted by Eastern Upper Peninsula in June 2024.

News

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie participated in an informational forum on Election Security & Integrity in Sault Ste Marie.

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Protecting the Rights of Voters with Disabilities

Submitted by Rhode Island in May 2024.

Blog Post

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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Absentee Voting for Overseas Citizens

Submitted by Rhode Island in May 2024.

Blog Post

Whether they’re in the military, studying abroad, or permanently living overseas, all US citizens living abroad who are eligible to vote can still cast their ballots.

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LWVMI SUPPORTS NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE

National Polular Vote

Submitted by LWV Berrien and Cass Counties in April 2024.

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The National Popular Vote(NPV) guarantees that the electoral college and the presidency will be won by the candidate who wins the most popular votes in all 50 states and DC. When enacted, NPV will apply the concept of “one person, one vote” to our presidential elections, making every voter politically relevant in every presidential election for the first time. LWVMI supports House Bill 4156 and Senate Bill 126, which would add Michigan’s 15 electoral votes to a growing number of states supporting National Popular Vote.

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