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Letter to the Editor Feb 17 2026
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League Co-presidents Write
Spokesman Review, Letters to the Editor,
February 17, 2026

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Opinion By Karen Crowley and Barbara Tengtio
Special to: The Seattle Times

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Federal Court Blocks Part of Anti-Voter Trump Executive Order Challenged by League of Women Voters

 

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There is amazing access to information in our times; however, this information does not necessarily include what is going on in local communities. This puts democracy at risk. 

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A federal court blocked the US Postal Service from implementing President Trump’s 2026 executive order restricting mail voting, finding the order likely unconstitutional and harmful to voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections

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On August 8, 2026, LWV hosted a day of civic action, Unite and Rise for Voting Rights!

Hundreds of Leagues across the country hosted events centered on voter engagement, turnout, and education, emphasizing young voters and community partnerships.

Public Statement

Thousands of Democracy Defenders Joined Nearly 400 Grassroots Activations Across All 50 States and Washington, DC, Building Momentum Ahead of the 2026 Midterm Elections.