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Tell Congress to Oppose Federal Interference in DC

Action Alert - LWVUS Congress

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2025.

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In August, President Trump fabricated yet another emergency as the basis to abuse his power and target his perceived political enemies by deploying the National Guard to Washington, DC, and taking over the DC Metropolitan Police Department.

Tell your members of Congress to demand an immediate oversight hearing and oppose actions that undermine peaceful assembly or criminalize urban cities.

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Tell Congress to Guarantee the Right to Vote

Action Alert - League of Women Voters (Vote for Your Rights)

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2025.

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Since the 2013 Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder gutted the Voting Rights Act (VRA), at least 31 states have enacted 114 voting laws that make it harder to vote, with the burden falling hardest on Black voters and other voters of color.  We need a fully restored VRA to defend our democracy and protect the freedom to vote. 

Tell your members of Congress to protect the freedom to vote and support the passage of the JLVRAA.

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Hold Congress Accountable for the One Big Beautiful Bill

Action Alert (Black woman with megaphone)

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in August 2025.

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was enacted in early July. As members of Congress head home to connect with their constituents, it’s time for us to let them know how we feel about the bill.

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Urge Congress to Stand Up for Democracy

Action Alert - League of Women Voters (Protestors with US flag)

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2025.

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Just over one month into the current Administration, the President has issued a series of executive orders and directed actions that violate the law and Congress’ power. Congress must act now to restore the stability of our nation before it’s too late.

Urge your members of Congress to stand up for our democracy.

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Reject Anti-Voter Policies

Action Alert (Black woman with megaphone)

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2025.

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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.

Tell your members of Congress to oppose the SAVE Act. 

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