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The Heart of Central New York
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government.
It influences public policy through education and advocacy. Non Partisan Policy
Current legislative actions the League is taking:
League of Women Voters Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Dismantling the Bedrock of the Civil Rights Movement Impact of Louisiana vs. Callais
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that significantly weakens the Voting Rights Act of 1965. In a 6–3 decision, the Court struck down Louisiana's majority Black congressional district, finding that the state's use of race in drawing the map was unconstitutional. Read the Brennan Center's analysis of the decision here.
The League Joins Other Civil Rights Groups File Emergency Challenge to Louisiana Governor’s Attempt to Suspend Election Already Underway.
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