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September 15, 2026

SIGNED INTO LAW: End Secrecy in For-Profit Immigration Detention

The right to humane treatment in custody does not depend on immigration status. With SB 423 (Gonzalez), California can protect transparency and accountability by ensuring that private detention companies cannot use secrecy to hide how people are treated.

September 8, 2026

SIGNED INTO LAW: Hold Corporations Accountable for Slavery

AB 2599 sheds light on California-operating businesses' historic ties to slavery and the slavery trade. We need your help once again to call on Governor Newsom to SIGN AB 2599!

September 3, 2026

SIGNED INTO LAW – Urge Governor Newsom to Sign the CVRA of 2026

The California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) of 2026, authored by Senator Cervantes, is our opportunity to fight back, to protect voters of color, and to strengthen democracy. Now, we urge Governor Newsom to sign these into law.

September 2, 2026

Landmark State Voting Rights Legislation Heads to Governor’s Desk

The California State Assembly this week voted to pass the California Voting Rights Act of 2026 (CVRA of 2026): Senate Bills 1164 and 1360 by Senator Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside).

August 31, 2026

LWVC Ballot Recommendations for Nov. 3, 2026

Review our recommendations for this November's statewide measures. You can also download copies of our "Vote with the League" flyers!

August 24, 2026

SIGNED INTO LAW: End Secrecy in For-Profit Immigration Detention

August 21, 2026

SIGNED INTO LAW: Hold Corporations Accountable for Slavery

By requiring companies to disclose their historical ties to slavery, AB 2599 would help hold corporations accountable and shed light on harms that occurred and disparities that endure.

August 20, 2026

LWVC Newsletter: August 2026

This month’s newsletter highlights key legislative pushes like the California Voting Rights Act of 2026, major legal victories including a preliminary court injunction against Shasta County’s Measure B, how to order the nonpartisan Easy Voter Guides, and an open invitation to step up as a local poll worker. Read the full newsletter to learn about everything we were up to in August!