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Opinion: IRIS, ACLU and LWV unite in Connecticut to shield democracy

Submitted by Connecticut in June 2026.

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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?

Submitted by Connecticut in March 2026.

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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.

Immigrants Make America Great by Nitish Meena from Unsplash.com

Submitted by Connecticut in April 2025.

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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.

CT Primary 2026 Know Before You Go banner

Submitted by Connecticut in August 2026.

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Whether you are heading to the polls on Tuesday or just want to know that your absentee ballot is received on time, here's what to know before Primary Day to ensure that your vote counts.

Submitted by Connecticut in August 2026.

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Connecticut voters have been encouraged to take advantage of a week of early voting that began on Monday, leading up to the state’s August 11 party primaries. "Our elections are secure and we make sure that at every step of the process your right is protected. The people who run elections do their jobs professionally and they are there to help you,” said Laura Smits, president of the League of Women Voters of Connecticut, at a news briefing with Governor Ned Lamont on Monday. Read more...

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Voting Rights Groups React to Supreme Court Order in Trump v. California

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2026.

Public Statement

USPS rule remains blocked due to preliminary injunction in League of Women Voters Massachusetts v. Trump

Pro-Voter Coalition Sues South Dakota Over Confusing Administration of Documentation Law

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2026.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of South Dakota and partners filed a federal lawsuit challenging South Dakota’s administration of a new voter registration documentation law that creates barriers for eligible voters

The Woman's Suffrage National Monument and the Ongoing Fight for Equality

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2026.

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LWV is proud to be partners in a new, historic effort: the creation of the first monument on the National Mall dedicated to American women's history. The Women's Suffrage National Monument honors the advocates who came before us and inspires us in our ongoing fight for equality.

League of Women Voters Joins Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation as Historic Partner; CEO Celina Stewart is Named to Council of Ambassadors

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2026.

Public Statement

In celebration of Women’s Equality Day and as the nation celebrates the historic 250th anniversary year for the United States, the League of Women Voters (LWV) today announced it is joining the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation as an official partner in the effort to build the first monument on the National Mall dedicated to the history of American women and the suffrage movement.

Voting Rights Organizations Seek to Enforce Injunction Against Mail Voting Executive Order

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2026.

Public Statement

Plaintiffs in League of Women Voters of Massachusetts v. Trump filed a motion to enforce a federal court order in response to the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) issuance of a final rule.

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