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ACTION: DEFEND VOTING RIGHTS IN CA
Posted on August 18, 2026 in League News | comments
Democracy is under attack. From the recent U.S. Supreme Court Callais decision that severely weakened federal protections against racial vote dilution, to federal efforts to dismantle the landmark Voting Rights Act (VRA)...
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Ballot Initiatives
Posted on August 18, 2026 in League News | comments
Proposition 4 California Fair Elections Act (2026) In February 2026, the League of Women Voters of California, California Clean Money Action Fund, and California Common Cause officially launched the campaign for the Cal...
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Federal Court Blocks Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting
Posted on August 17, 2026 in League News | comments
The League of Women Voters is heavily involved in this action. BOSTON – A federal court on August 11, 2026, issued a preliminary injunction blocking the US Postal Service (USPS) from implementing President Trump’s 20...
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Why Elections need Non-Partisan Observers
Posted on August 16, 2026 in League News | comments
Election observers are people who observe various steps in the election process. In doing so, members of the public can provide independent verification of election results’ accuracy and counter attempts to discredit e...
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The 61st Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
Posted on August 11, 2026 in League News | comments
Why it is Crucial We Join Together to Protect Our Democracy “Any time someone proposes a new step between a person and their ballot, that is our signal to look closer… History gives us a consistent answer. The ...
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Volunteer for the Upcoming Election
Posted on August 11, 2026 in League News | comments
With local elections just around the corner, giving our community clear and unbiased ballot measure info is more vital than ever. You don’t need to dedicate a huge amount of hours to make a difference–giving even jus...
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voting rights groups are rethinking voter engagement
Posted on August 9, 2026 in League News | comments
As election laws evolve and misinformation continues to cloud the political landscape, voting rights organizations are rethinking how they engage voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The shift comes as advocates m...
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Tear gas, Canine, and Equipment Use Policy Comes into Focus
Posted on August 4, 2026 in League News | comments
The Berkeley Police Accountability Board focused on several major public safety decisions and continued discussion on surveillance technology at its July 8 meeting. Board members discussed upcoming council votes on canin...
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Federal Court Dismisses DOJ’s Attempt to Access NJ Voter Rolls
Posted on August 4, 2026 in League News | comments
NEWARK – A federal court on July 29th rejected the US Department of Justice’s attempt to force New Jersey election officials to turn over the state’s unredacted voter file, which contains voters’ sensitive inform...
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Court Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Seeking Kentucky Voters’ Information
Posted on August 4, 2026 in League News | comments
FRANKFORT, KY — A federal court dismissed the US Department of Justice’s lawsuit seeking to force Kentucky election officials to disclose sensitive voter information, including voters’ dates of birth, drive...
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