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June 21, 2026 - IRIS, the ACLU of Connecticut, and the League of Women Voters of Connecticut are coming together this July 4. Each carries its own mission and history. But all three share a simple conviction: a democracy worthy of celebration must be one where everyone can participate fully and with dignity. Will we honor the promise of 1776, or simply wave flags, cook barbecue, and watch parades?

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UPDATED June 30, 2026 - Most Americans want all eligible voters to be able to vote. They don’t want the results of our elections determined for us by those who will do anything to hold onto power. Here’s what to know about the federal push to restrict voting access nationwide through legislation and executive orders, and what you can do to protect the freedom to vote.

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Nearly 15% of people living in the United States are immigrants; if our nation’s story is a quilt, the immigrant community’s diverse stories are integral squares that hold it together.
Yet immigrants have always been an easy target for bad actors, who use xenophobia to scapegoat foreign-born communities. In moments like this, we must stand against hate and for our neighbors. LWV and the National Partnership for New Americans have identified a few ways you can defend America’s immigrant communities.

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Primary voters have a lot of power to influence the outcomes of our elections. Find out everything you need to know to make your plan to vote in the 2026 midterm primaries.

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The League's 2026 Legislative Priorities in the areas of Voting Rights and Fair Elections, Civil Rights Protections, Environmental Protection and Climate Change, Open Government and Campaign Finance, Equitable Access to Information, and Reproductive Freedom and Healthcare for All.

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