This month, we were busy working to protect voting rights, fight for fair representation, and keep democracy strong across the state. From defending vote-by-mail and pushing for fair redistricting to celebrating our 70th state convention and recognizing outstanding Leagues, the LWVC is staying active and ready to face whatever challenges come next. Stay tuned for how these efforts continue to take shape.

Today the Supreme Court paused a lower court order that prevented the Trump administration from deporting migrants to countries other than their country of origin without affording them due process. Celina Stewart, CEO of LWVUS, issued a response. "To allow the administration to deport residents to any third country without due process puts every American resident and citizen at risk and is a disgrace to the principles this country claims to stand for. "

LWVUS and the LWV of New Jersey issued a joint statement in response to the indictment of Representative LaMonica McIver on federal charges brought by the Department of Justice for an alleged altercation with immigration officers outside a New Jersey immigrant detention center.

Reposting from the League of Women Voters of California: