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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is the 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which protects the equality of rights under the law regardless of sex. While the ERA is fully ratified and was recognized by a US President as the law of the land, it has yet to be officially published in the Constitution. Advocates were instrumental in achieving constitutional sex equality and will be instrumental in ensuring its enforcement. Today, we need the ERA printed in the Constitution where it rightfully belongs.
