Check out all the LWVUS action at the federal level here: 

  • Statement: Terrifying, Unacceptable, and Dangerous: LWV’s Response to the Arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan 
  • League of Women Voters Education Fund v. Trump 
    • On Thursday, April 24, a federal court granted the League’s motion to block part of President Trump’s illegal demand for the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to require documentary proof of citizenship on the federal voter registration form. See LWVUS press release. 
  • Congress updates 
    • April 30 marked the 100-day mark for the Trump administration. LWVUS held a lobby day to continue to urge Congress to protect and defend our democracy.  
    • You can watch a recording of the LWVUS Lobby Day briefing here. 
  • The SAVE Act 
    • House Accountability: Members should use a NEW action alert to the US House, which allows them to thank those that voted against it and express disappointment to those that voted in favor. 
    • Keep using LWVUS action alert (now directed only at US Senate), talking points, and letter-to-the-editor template to pressure your senators to vote against this bill. 
  • Signals Reporting Form 
    • Form for state & local League leaders to help LWVUS understand the spread of commonly recognized authoritarian behavior at the state and local levels.  
    • Send questions to aambrogi@lwv.org 
  • National actions 
    • State of the People Tour 
      • LWVUS is an official partner on this nationwide movement to rally, restore, and reimagine what’s possible for Black communities across the US. Note that this tour does not apply to Massachusetts.
  • Litigation updates 
    • LWV Arkansas v. Jester 
      • On April 21, the LWV Arkansas challenged several laws in federal court that effectively dismantle the state’s long-standing ballot initiative process. Read the LWVUS press release. 
    • Issa v. Weber 
      • On April 21, the LWV of California filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit that seeks to block counting mailed ballots received after Election Day. Read LWVUS press release. 
    • Conley v. Hirsch 
      • On April 14, the LWV of North Carolina challenged an order that requires the North Carolina State Board of Elections to throw out certain votes in the 2024 NC supreme court election between Allison Riggs and Jefferson Griffin. LWVNC is seeking a ruling that requires all votes to be counted. 
      • On April 22, a federal appeals court paused any efforts to contact voters to initiate any “cure process” until the merits of the case can be resolved.  
    • The critical redistricting case Louisiana v. Callais was heard by SCOTUS on March 24. A decision is expected in June but could be announced anytime between now and the end of the term. 
      • An analysis of the argument by SCOTUSblog is here. 
      • Read LWVUS amicus brief here.  
      • Read LWVUS legal center case here. 
      • LWVUS CEO Celina Stewart posted about this case from her Bluesky account (@thecelinafactor.bsky.social)