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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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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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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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The coalition demands the Governor to sign an executive order to ensure the Connecticut National Guard is not misused by the Trump administration while under the state’s control.

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Judge blocks Trump administration’s attempt to access Pennsylvania's voter roll.


 

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The League of Women Voters issued an urgent call to action following the Supreme Court 6-3 ruling on Trump v. Barbara.

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In a 6-3 ruling, the US Supreme Court issued yet another troubling decision that will open the door to the corrupting influence of more big money in our political system. 

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The US Supreme Court denied transgender girls and women the right to participate in school sports.

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At their core, transphobia and misogyny are rooted in the same oppressive, gender-conformist beliefs.  As transphobic ideology grows across the US, it’s vital that cisgender women stand in solidarity with our trans and gender-nonconforming allies.  

Throughout history, the feminist movement has grown to become more inclusive; for example, through its acknowledgement and embrace of intersectional and antiracist perspectives. Now, we must go through a similar evolution to ensure that trans and gender-inclusive rights are represented in our work.