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Urge the EAC Not to Require Documentary Proof of Citizenship

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

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2025.

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The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) published a Federal Register notice requesting comments on a petition seeking to add documentary proof of citizenship to the federal voter registration form.  While it’s already illegal for noncitizens to vote, asking citizens to provide additional documentation is an obstacle that could disproportionately affect vulnerable groups.  

Submit your statement opposing unnecessary documentary proof of citizenship.

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Unite and Rise to Defend Democracy

Unite and Rise

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in October 2025.

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Unite & Rise 8.5 aims to build a movement of 8.5 million individuals to unite and rise up against the anti-democratic actions of this administration. Together, we'll take action from the courts to the streets and beyond.

Commit to the movement.

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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.

Contact Your Representatives

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