Take Action: Stand Up for Racial Justice
Racism in our courts is intolerable and undermines true justice. Tell Assemblymembers to Vote YES on AB 1958!
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LWVC Monthly Newsletter: May 2026
Despite recent federal setbacks for voting rights, the LWVC is standing firm to protect our democracy through bold advocacy and legislative action. We are actively fighting back against voter suppression and building state-level safeguards to ensure every voice is heard and every vote remains secure.
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League of Women Voters Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Dismantling the Bedrock of the Civil Rights Movement
LWVUS President Dianna Wynn and CEO Celina Stewart issued the following joint statement in response to the US Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais, a case concerning the constitutionality of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Voting Rights Groups Vow to Defeat Measure Restricting Ballot Access
Today, a broad coalition of voting rights, disability rights, community and labor organizations, vowed to defeat an anti-voter proposition that is headed for the November ballot.
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Landmark State Voting Rights Laws Move Forward in CA Senate
Democracy advocates celebrated this week as the Senate Standing Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments passed Senate Bills 1164 and 1360 by Senator Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside).
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LWVC Executive Director Joins Democratic Leaders to Defend Voting Rights
LWVC Executive Director Jenny Farrell joined Democratic leaders and voting rights experts in Los Angeles for a critical "shadow hearing" on the state of our democracy.
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In democracy, lines matter. They define our districts, our rights, and the boundaries of executive power. This month, the LWVC is busy drawing the line against those who seek to undermine our vote.
Read MoreLWVC Monthly Newsletter: April 2026Letter Brief to California Supreme Court in Support of Petitioners
We're urging the CA Supreme Court to take action to address the unlawful seizure of ballots from the 2025 special election by the Riverside County (CA) sheriff.
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