The Northern Shenandoah Valley Subscribed Articles

The Northern Shenandoah Valley Subscribed Articles

League of Women Voters Statement on Weekend Shootings in North Carolina and HBCUs

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2025.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters is deeply concerned and saddened to learn of the tragic loss of life and injuries that occurred at two historically Black university’s homecomings this weekend, and in Robeson County, North Carolina.

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Coalition Working to Protect Sensitive Voter Information Seeks to Intervene in Lawsuits Filed by DOJ in New York and Maine

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2025.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of New York State—represented by Campaign Legal Center (CLC) and the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law (Brennan Center) — filed a motion to intervene as a defendant in a lawsuit brought by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to obtain the complete list of all registered voters in New York without proper basis and purpose.

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When Women Lead, Peace Follows

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2025.

Blog Post

As we celebrate UN Day and the 80th Anniversary since the inception of the United Nations, we must note that there is still the huge issue of gender equality in an institution designed to defend human rights and promote peace and security, as well as sustainable development, around the world.  

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League of Women Voters Announces Erica Teti-Zilinskas as Senior Director of Communications

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2025.

Public Statement
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Uniting in Peaceful Protest

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2025.

Blog Post

As we face a critical moment in our democracy, the League and partners will continue to unite and rise in many forms — including the long tradition of peaceful protest.

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Nonpartisan Voting Rights Organizations File Lawsuit in Indiana Challenging Unlawful Citizenship Check Laws

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2025.

Public Statement

League of Women Voters of Indiana, Common Cause Indiana, Hoosier Asian American Power, and Exodus Refugee Immigration, have filed a lawsuit against the Indiana Secretary of State and the Co-Directors of the Indiana Election Division challenging several Indiana laws that target only naturalized citizens—not people born as citizens—with unnecessary burdens and potential disenfranchisement. 

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League of Women Voters Seeks to Protect California Voter Data Against Federal Overreach

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2025.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of California (LWVC) filed a motion in federal court to intervene in USA v. Weber, the U.S. Department of Justice’s case against the California Secretary of State, to protect the data of all California voters and prevent misuse of that data, which could harm California communities.

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Minnesota Civil Rights Groups, Two Minnesota Voters File Motion to Block DOJ from Seizing Voter Data

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2025.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of Minnesota, Common Cause, and two Minnesota voters filed a motion to intervene in United States of America v. Simon. This lawsuit was brought by the Department of Justice in an unlawful attempt to force Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon to turn over extensive and protected Minnesota voter information to the federal government. 

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Louisiana v. Callais and Attacks on the VRA

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2025.

Blog Post

After listing Louisiana v. Callais for reargument in the Fall 2025, term, the Supreme Court is set to test the constitutionality of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. This will have massive ramifications for election law.

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LIVESTREAM: Fight for Fair Maps!

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2025.

Blog Post

On October 15, 2025, the League and partners rallied for fair maps as SCOTUS heard arguments in Louisiana v. Callais.

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