“From the flagrant disregard for congressional authority and governmental checks and balances to defying Supreme Court orders...one thing is abundantly clear: our country is in a constitutional crisis.    

Join the League of Women Voters to Defend Democracy

Unite and Rise 8.5 will fight for our democracy on multiple fronts, from the courts to the streets. As of today, here are a few steps you can take: 

• Commit to action: Sign our commitment to Unite and Rise for democracy!
• Protect democracy: Tell your Senators to oppose the anti-voter SAVE Act.
• Raise your voice about illegal deportations: join mobilizations around immigrant rights and due process with organizations like the National Partnership for New Americans, United We Dream, and others.
• Find out more about ICE contracted detention centers in Missouri
• Ste. Genevieve County Detention Center
• Phelps County Jail
• One death occurred in April 2024
• Greene County Jail
• Ozark County Jail
• “Turn Up the Heat” on elected officials: Connect directly with your representatives on the issues that matter via Town Halls and other opportunities.
• Act locally: Join local organizations like your state or local League to act on the issues that matter in your community.