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February 4, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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"The Trump administration is working overtime to create intimidation, chaos, and confusion. This is exactly how we lose our country: erode trust, normalize lies, and intimidate voters and election officials."

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League of Women Voters Condemns President Trump’s Call to “Nationalize” Elections | League of Women Voters
“President Trump’s continued rhetoric is a calculated effort to dismantle the integrity of the electoral system as we know it. This is not political theater: it’s a direct threat to the very fiber of…
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February 4, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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Full statement for the League on the FBI activity at Fulton County elections facility: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre... @lwvus.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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ICYMI: The League joined the League of United Latin American Citizens (LUAC) in calling on Congress to launch an immediate and independent investigation into a series of recent use-of-force incidents involving federal immigration enforcement personnel.

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LULAC, Joined by Leading Legacy Civil Rights Organizations, Calls for Congressional Investigation Into Recent Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions | League of Women Voters
LULAC, Common Cause, and the League of Women Voters are calling on Congress to conduct an immediate, independent investigation to uphold constitutional principles and public oversight.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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The Equal Representation Act would exclude noncitizens from the Census count used to apportion Congress. This violates the Constitution and undermines fair representation.

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LWVUS Sends Letter to Congress Opposing Equal Representation Act | League of Women Voters
LWVUS expressed strong opposition to the Equal Representation Act and any other efforts to add a citizenship question on the Census or exclude noncitizens from the apportionment counts.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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The League has existed for over a century with a commitment to voter access. Restrictions on voter registration at naturalization ceremonies limit new citizens’ participation, and this lawsuit seeks to restore that important opportunity.
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The League is suing USCIS, DHS and other federal officials for violating the First Amendment rights of the national League of Women Voters and state and local Leagues to engage in political speech and activities. Read more: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
November 23, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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The League of Women Voters issued a statement condemning President Trump's claims that lawmakers' dissent equals 'seditious behavior'. This is an authoritarian threat that shatters every democratic norm! Read the statement on our website.

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League of Women Voters Statement on President Trump’s Claims that Lawmakers' Dissent Equals 'Seditious Behavior' | League of Women Voters
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November 20, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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Last night the Supreme Court blocked a lower court ruling against the Texas gerrymandered map in order to give the full court time to consider the issue. Civil rights groups challenging the map have until Monday at 5pm to respond. We watch & remain vigilant. @lwvus.bsky.social @lwvtexas.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM