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Update from League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania:

Are you confused by the ads and mailers regarding judicial elections? You are not alone. 

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NORRISTOWN, PA — Montgomery County will hire 15 new public defenders and numerous support staff and a social worker as part of a major investment into the office, which it calls "historic." 

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Governor Shapiro Implements Automatic Voter Registration in Pennsylvania, Joining Bipartisan Group of States That Have Taken Commonsense Step to Make Voter Registration More Streamlined and Secure

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It’s been a busy few weeks in the PA House, with more focus on legislative rules than we would have thought possible. The outcome is not perfect, but it is an encouraging step toward a more responsive legislative process.

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Pennsylvania has a new congressional map!  

Statement From The League Of Women Voters On Approved Legislative Maps
February 4, 2022

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On September 14, the Supreme Court ruled on League of Women Voters of Massachusetts v. Trump, a major case regarding mail-in voting. Their ruling left in place a preliminary injunction blocking the US Postal Service from enforcing a suppressive new voting rule that would severely restrict voting by mail. This is a critical win for voting rights. 

This blog reviews the Trump Administration’s recent attacks on vote-by-mail, how the League and parters took legal action, and what you can do to defend voting rights today.

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In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, the US Supreme Court today left in place a preliminary injunction that blocks the US Postal Service (USPS) from enforcing key parts of a new rule that would have significantly restricted mail voting and disenfranchised voters who rely on mail ballots. The preliminary injunction will remain in place through the November 3 election.

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The League of Women Voters responds to whistleblower allegations about USCIS’s “Unlawful Voter Initiative” and calls for a full investigation.

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Article published by Mother Jones