May 2025 Updates

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Unite and Rise to Defend Democracy

To defend our democracy in the face of the current constitutional crisis, LWV launched Unite and Rise 8.5;
Unite and Rise will mobilize 8.5 million people to take a stand against dangerous actions like the unlawful arrest of Newark's mayor and the creation of an anti-voter task force by the US Attorney;
Through it all, LWV proudly remains nonpartisan — because the preservation of democracy is not a partisan issue.

Litigating for Our Rights

FL: LWV of Florida filed to intervene as plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging harsh restrictions to the state's ballot initiative process;
LA: A coalition of voting rights groups sued the state over a new law that violates Louisianans' freedom to vote;
ME: Nonprofit, nonpartisan organizations filed suit after being stripped of AmeriCorps funding, which LWV of Maine would have used to develop civic education in rural counties;
NC: In a victory for North Carolina voters, a federal court ordered the state's Board of Elections to certify the results of the 2024 election of Supreme Court Seat 6, avoiding the disenfranchisement of 65,000+ voters;
NH: The US District Court in New Hampshire approved a consent agreement protecting voters from deceptive or intimidating AI.

2024 Election Impact Report

In challenging times, we're still celebrating the pro-voter wins — like our supporters' achievements in the 2024 election.
League members and supporters made 30+ million voter contacts, including 9.19 million visits to VOTE411.org;
Leagues also protected 9.38+ million voters' rights through litigation;
Read our 2024 election impact report.

Get Your Grads Vote-Ready!