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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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Press Release: LWV Condemns Use of Federal Force on Peaceful Protestors

LWVC President Chris Carson and LWV of the US CEO Celina Stewart issued the following joint statement in response to the deploying of National Guard troops against largely peaceful protestors in LA County.

June 9, 2025

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LWV Urges Congress to Exercise Its Authority

On its 105th anniversary, the League of Women Voters urged Congress to protect the rule of law and the Constitution, addressing recent Executive Branch overreach. The attached letter is signed by all state Leagues and DC affiliate.

February 14, 2025

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President Biden Withdraws from Reelection

Taskforce Statement from the League of Women Voters US on the Democratic Party Replacing Its Presumptive Presidential Nominee

July 23, 2024

Dr. Deborah Turner at rally, holding sign that reads "IT'S ABOUT US"

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League Mourns Loss of LWVUS President Dr. Deborah Ann Turner

It is with profound sadness that the League of Women Voters announces the passing of our esteemed president, Dr. Deborah Ann Turner.

January 30, 2024

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Statement on the Monterey Park, CA Mass Shooting

Our hearts are broken for the community and families of those tragically lost in the shooting in Monterey Park, CA at the Lunar New Year celebrations.

January 23, 2023

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Reflections on the Anniversary of January 6

Two years ago today, we all witnessed the insurrection attempt at the Capitol, as anti-democracy forces attempted to circumvent the will of the people and take over the U.S. government. It is a day none of us will forget.

January 6, 2023