Protecting Your Right to Vote

On April 3rd , the League of Women Voters and our partners filed a federal lawsuit to stop President Trump’s latest dangerous and unconstitutional attempt to seize control of our elections.

His latest unlawful executive order targets mail-in voting. It attempts to strip the power to regulate voter eligibility away from Congress and the states and puts eligible voters at risk of disenfranchisement through unreliable federal “citizenship lists” — making it harder, if not impossible, for untold numbers of Americans to vote.

This is a blatant attack on our democracy and the voters who already face the greatest barriers to participation, including women, voters of color, voters with disabilities, and older adults, who will suffer the greatest consequences..

The Constitution is clear:election administration is the responsibility of the states, not the executive branch. But this executive order attempts to override that reality. It advances unlawful federal overreach, threatens election officials, and opens the door to disenfranchisement through unreliable so-called “citizenship lists” built from flawed government data.

This is not about election integrity. It is about control. And if it stands, the consequences could be severe for millions of voters nationwide— including military and overseas voters, voters with disabilities, and older Americans.

The League of Women Voters has always stood unapologetically on the side of voters. We refuse to stand by while the freedom to vote is under attack.

That is why we are taking this administration to court (again!) and using every tool available to defend voters and fair access to the ballot.

If you believe voters should have fair access to the ballot and not be disenfranchised based on the whims of a president, please make a gift today.

With your support, we have fought these attacks before – and won. Please give now to defend free and fair elections.

Sincerely,

Celina Stewart, Esq.
CEO, League of Women Voters United States