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Letter to the Editor Feb 17 2026
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League Co-presidents Write
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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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The League of Women Voters of Utah and the ACLU have filed a motion to block the US Department of Justice from accessing sensitive Utah voter data, including Social Security numbers and birthdates. The legal action aims to protect voter privacy, prevent federal overreach, and ensure safe, secure, and trusted elections in Utah.

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Women play a central role in that participation. As voters, organizers, community leaders, and advocates, women shape how democracy responds to the realities families and communities face every day.

When women vote, organize, and engage in public life, they influence the direction of policies that affect millions of people nationwide.

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WATCH: Stewart, Schumer, Padilla, Morelle slam voter suppression and voter purge bill 

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Coalitions hold the power to propel our democracy forward. In this time of chaos for our democracy, it’s imperative to focus on what brings us together instead of what divides us. Though these times feel destructive to the wellbeing of our democracy, there are ways to fight alongside one another for a shared sense of a better future.