Civic Engagement

League of Women Voters Responds to Executive Order on Mail-In Voting

WASHINGTON, DC — The League of Women Voters issued the following statement in response to President Trump's executive order, "Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections":

"The League of Women Voters has always and will always stand unapologetically on the side of voters, particularly those who have been historically disenfranchised within our system, such as women, voters of color, voters with disabilities, and older adults. The administration's latest executive order ("EO") is a direct attack not only on voters, but on how elections are run in this country.

"The Constitution is clear: election administration is the responsibility of the states, not the executive branch. This EO expands the president's power while narrowing the voting class to a select few.
 
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