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Statement from LWV on Federal Immigration Enforcement and the Erosion of Constitutional Rights

The League of Women Voters condemns the escalating actions by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that put people at risk, deny individuals their constitutional rights, and undermine the democratic values meant to protect us all.

January 26, 2026

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LWVC Condemns the Use of Force Against Peaceful Protestors and Calls for Accountability

LWVC strongly condemns the recent and escalating use of force by ICE and other federal authorities against protestors across the country.

January 16, 2026

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LULAC, Joined by Leading Legacy Civil Rights Organizations, Calls for Congressional Investigation Into Recent Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions

The nation’s oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization, joined by the League of Women Voters and Common Cause, issues a historic call for oversight, adherence to the Constitution, and public accountability.

January 15, 2026

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League of Women Voters Intervenes in Lawsuit to Defend California Voter Privacy

The League has filed a motion to intervene on behalf of voters in USA v. Page, the US DOJ's attempt to improperly collect sensitive voter data in Orange County.

November 18, 2025

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LWVC Seeks to Protect California Voter Data Against Federal Overreach

The US DOJ is attempting to improperly collect sensitive voter data. The LWVC is getting involved to protect Californians' rights.

October 21, 2025

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Unnecessary and Disastrous: LWV Responds to Signing of Budget Reconciliation Package

President Trump signed into law a budget reconciliation package, officially titled the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” that will drastically cut health care for millions of Americans.

July 7, 2025

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LWV Condemns the Violent Removal of Senator Alex Padilla from a DHS Press Conference

Following the violent removal of US Senator Alex Padilla at a press conference held by the Department of Homeland Security in Los Angeles, California, the League of Women Voters of the United States and League of Women Voters of California issued this statement.

June 12, 2025

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LWV Condemns Use of Federal Force on Peaceful Protestors

LWVC President Chris Carson and LWV of the US CEO Celina Stewart issued a joint statement in response to National Guard troops in LA County.

June 9, 2025