"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)
LWV Response to Arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge (April 2025)
LWV responds to the arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan at her courthouse for allegedly obstructing the unlawful arrest of Eduardo Flores-Ruiz.
A federal court judge issued a ruling in League of Women Voters et. al. v. Trump et. al., temporarily blocking the implementation of a provision in the President’s executive order requiring documents as proof of citizenship when registering to vote.
LWV CEO Celina Stewart and LWV President Dianna Wynn released the following statement declaring that our country is in a constitutional crisis and announcing a new initiative to mobilize voters.
LWV Responds to Passage of the SAVE Act in the US House (April 2025)
Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters of the United States, issued the following statement in response to the passage of the SAVE (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility) Act in the US House of Representatives.
LWV Response to the Passage of the No Rogue Rulings Act in the US House (April 2025)
The League of Women Voters CEO Celina Stewart released the following statement after the US House of Representatives passed the "No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025.”
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A coalition of voting rights organizations filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the District of Columbia to challenge President Trump’s unlawful executive order on voting. The order attempts to seize the power to set voter registration rules from Congress and the states, and doing so in a way that would violate federal law and the Constitution if carried out by the Election Assistance Commission (EAC). Key provisions of Trump’s order could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters, particularly voters of color, women voters, naturalized citizens, voters with disabilities, voters with low incomes, and first-time voters.
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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Grassroots Activism: How You Can Take Action! (Mar. 2025)
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.
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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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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