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SCOTUS Upholds Decision Waiving Rhode Island Mail Ballot Requirements during COVID-19

Submitted by Rhode Island in August 2020.

Public Statement

League of Women Voters of the US (LWVUS)
Press Release
WASHINGTON—Today, the United States Supreme Court affirmed the ruling of two lower courts to waive the two-witness and notary requirement for absentee ballots in Rhode Island for 2020 elections. The case was brought by the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island, Common Cause Rhode Island, and individual Rhode Island voters with significant risk of severe illness or death from COVID-19.

Submitted by Rhode Island in August 2020.

News

August 13, the US Supreme Court denied the Republican request for an emergency stay of the consent decree to eliminate witness/notary requirements for vote by mail in the Fall elections.

Submitted by Rhode Island in August 2020.

Public Statement

August 10, the Republican National Committee and the Rhode Island Republican Party sought a stay from the U.S.

Submitted by Rhode Island in July 2020.

Press Mention

The lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, Campaign Legal Center, and law firm Fried Frank on behalf of voting rights advocacy groups — Common Cause Rhode Island and the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island — and 3 Rhode Islanders

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.

Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

News

It was the League's honor to be among those presented a NASS Medallion Award today (June 4) by the Secretary of State for outstanding service and dedication to furthering the mission of NASS.

Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

Public Statement

June 11, 2020

Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

Blog Post

OUR TURN
Expand access to mail ballots this election year
By Jane W. Koster, John Marion and Steven Brown Providence Journal 5/11/2020

Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

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March 26, 2020
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SCOTUS Upholds Decision Waiving Rhode Island Mail Ballot Requirements during COVID-19

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Expand access to mail ballots this election year

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