"Our democracy has been tested, coming to a head in the 2024 elections, and will likely continue to be tested in the months and years ahead. As an organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy, the League of Women Voters will continue our work to protect and expand voting rights and challenge those who seek to undermine democratic principles and processes." (from LWVUS, Women Defend Democracy)
The League of Women Voters of the United States has released the following statements in response to actions of the new administration since January 20, 2025.
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Read the League of Women Voters' statement in response to President Donald Trump's signed executive order, "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections," that threatens Americans' freedom to vote and tramples states' constitutional authority to run their own elections.
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The first 60 days of the Trump administration have been nothing short of an unprecedented, breathtaking assault on American democracy. But no matter what they throw at us, we will not back down.
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When we collectively rise up and challenge those in power, we make a difference! LWVUS gives suggestions on how to take action and defend our democracy.
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LWV Responds to President’s Address to Congress (Mar. 2025)
For over a century, the League has remained steadfast in our commitment to the American people and our democracy. We will continue to advance actions that build on this notion that the government is for the people, by the people, all the people.
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On Tuesday, March 4th during the President’s Address to Congress, LWV and other organizations will host community gatherings to bring people together in reflection, action, and solidarity. LWVDV and the Lamorinda Peace and Justice Group are hosting a gathering in Lafayette.
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We call on the American people to tell the President we will not take this. Reach out to your elected officials in Congress and tell them to reinstate the civil rights protections our predecessors fought for and contributed to our democracy.
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In response to the rollback of federal DEI initiatives, the League of Women Voters is joining a 24-hour ECONOMIC BLACKOUT tomorrow, February 28th. We urge everyone to avoid purchases from large corporations that are scaling back or eliminating their DEI programs. Instead, let's support our small and local businesses!
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LWVUS joined 118 organizations calling on Congress to investigate DOGE 's illegal activities. The letter demands that Congress investigate whether Elon Musk and the DOGE violated the law by accessing protected or classified information without authorization.
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LWVUS and League chapters from all 50 states and DC sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to address the unprecedented executive branch overreach threatening American democracy.
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Read LWV CEO Celina Stewart's full statement in response to actions taken by the new administration and the impact on voters.
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The House and Senate introduced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require citizenship documentation to register to vote even though voters in every state are already required to affirm or verify their citizenship status when registering. The SAVE Act would create one more barrier to the voting process, as many eligible voters do not have easy access to the necessary documents.
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The League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Celina Stewart released a statement in response to actions taken by the new administration and the impact they will have on our democracy.
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