LWVUS Declares a Constitutional Crisis

The LWV has issued a statement saying that "Our country is in a constitutional crisis" and that we the people must fight back.

"The foundational principles that have sustained our democracy — checks and balances, the rule of law, free and fair elections — are under direct and sustained threat. In this extraordinary moment, we cannot proceed with business as usual. All Americans — no matter who you voted for in 2024 — need to come together, stand united, and fight back to save our democracy. We cannot afford to fail the generations to come.” 

In response to this crisis, they announced a new initiative called Unite and Rise 8.5. Their goal is to engage and mobilize 8.5 million voters between now and 2026 to protect and preserve our democratic institutions. Unite and Rise 8.5 will showcase the many ways voters can drive change, including through advocacy, mobilization, civic education, and engagement.