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March 6, 2026

LWVC Monthly Newsletter: March 2026

Spring is arriving with extraordinary urgency for our democracy. At the League of Women Voters of California, we are stepping forward with determination - organizing, educating, and building the coalitions necessary to meet this moment.

March 2, 2026

Voting Rights Groups Launch Campaign to Defeat Voter ID Ballot Initiative that Would Restrict Access to the Ballot for Millions of Californians

A growing coalition of civil rights and community organizations today announced their opposition to a proposed voter ID initiative that would impose sweeping new restrictions on how every Californian casts their ballot and harm communities that already face obstacles to voting.

February 26, 2026

Statement from the League of Women Voters on Reported Elections Executive Order

The League of Women Voters will challenge any executive action that suppresses voters, undermines free and fair elections, or violates the constitutional framework that protects our democracy.

February 24, 2026

Letter to an Elected Official – Support AB 1537

The League strongly supports AB 1537, prohibiting California peace officers from holding secondary employment with the U.S. DHS or any other entity engaged in immigration enforcement.

February 20, 2026

Democracy Reform Leaders Launch Campaign for California Fair Elections Act

California Clean Money Action Fund, California Common Cause, and the League of Women Voters of California launched the campaign for the California Fair Elections Act appearing on voters’ November 2026 ballot. If passed, the act would remove a ban on public financing for elections and put power back in the hands of voters — not wealthy special interests.

February 11, 2026

LWV Denounces House Passage of Anti-Voter SAVE America Act

The SAVE America Act, alongside similar proposals, is part of a coordinated effort to make voting harder for eligible Americans.

February 6, 2026

LWVC Monthly Newsletter: February 2026

I know that it has been a difficult and heavy start to the year for many of us. Across the country - and here in California - we are witnessing deeply troubling and harmful ICE activity that is creating fear and uncertainty in our communities. Thank you for being part of the League and for standing with us during this demanding time.

January 26, 2026

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.