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SCOTUS Upholds Decision Waiving Rhode Island Mail Ballot Requirements during COVID-19

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Submitted by Rhode Island in August 2020.

Public Statement

League of Women Voters of the US (LWVUS)
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WASHINGTON—Today, the United States Supreme Court affirmed the ruling of two lower courts to waive the two-witness and notary requirement for absentee ballots in Rhode Island for 2020 elections. The case was brought by the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island, Common Cause Rhode Island, and individual Rhode Island voters with significant risk of severe illness or death from COVID-19.

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GOP stay request Denied!

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Submitted by Rhode Island in August 2020.

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August 13, the US Supreme Court denied the Republican request for an emergency stay of the consent decree to eliminate witness/notary requirements for vote by mail in the Fall elections.

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GOP Requests US Supreme Court stay in Mail Ballot Case

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Submitted by Rhode Island in August 2020.

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August 10, the Republican National Committee and the Rhode Island Republican Party sought a stay from the U.S.

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Newport County Forum Videos - Primary

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Submitted by Rhode Island in August 2020.

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New! Newport Third Ward forum!

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Census Update

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Submitted by Rhode Island in August 2020.

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Although the Census Bureau updated their schedule August 3 to say the count will now be ending September 30 instead of October 31, Census takers will be in Rhode Island (Providence area) starting August 6.

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Vote-By-Mail

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Submitted by Rhode Island in August 2020.

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According to the Board of Elections it is NOT too soon to apply for mail ballots for the November election.

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Shall Not Be Denied Essay contest for 7th and 8th graders

Submitted by Rhode Island in August 2020.

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The League of Women Voters of RI and the RI Secretary of State invite all Rhode Island 7th and 8th grade students to participate in a state-wide essay contest inspired by the passage of the 19th amendment: The right of citizens of the United State

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Census Bureau to Email Households to Encourage Response to the 2020 Census

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Submitted by Rhode Island in July 2020.

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JULY 27, 2020 — The U.S. Census Bureau announced that it will begin emailing households in low-responding areas to encourage them to respond to the 2020 Census...

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Federal judge suspends witness, notary requirements for RI mail ballots

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Submitted by Rhode Island in July 2020.

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The lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, Campaign Legal Center, and law firm Fried Frank on behalf of voting rights advocacy groups — Common Cause Rhode Island and the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island — and 3 Rhode Islanders

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LWVOR Statement on Portland Protests

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Submitted by Rhode Island in July 2020.

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[Salem, Oregon] – The League of Women Voters of Oregon (LWVOR) calls for civil discourse amid Portland’s ongoing protests. We reaffirm Americans’ First Amendment right to peaceful protest...

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