BREAKING: League of Women Voters of Florida and Others Sue Over Gov. DeSantis’ Congressional Map
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On May 12, Leon County Circuit Judge Layne Smith issued a temporary injunction against Florida's congressional redistricting plan, which was drawn by Governor Ron DeSantis and approved by the state legislature. This temporary injunction is a part...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Following the decision from a judge in the Circuit Court of Leon County that plaintiffs were likely to succeed in proving that the configuration of Florida's Congressional District 5 in the ‘DeSantis map’ diminishes the voting power of Black...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay in League of Women Voters of Florida v. Lee. The initial lawsuit was brought by the League of Women Voters of Florida, Black Voters Matters Fund, Florida Alliance...
In response to Gov. Ron DeSantis signing Florida's Senate Bill 524 into law, the League of Women Voters of Florida releases the following statement: “The League of Women Voters of Florida believes Governor Ron DeSantis has made a mistake by signing Florida's...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2022 Media Contact: Blake Summerlin - League of Women Voters of Florida: (772) 217-0772; blake@lwvfl.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, a U.S. federal court struck down key provisions of Florida’s Senate Bill 90 that equated to voter...
Session Overview Friday, April 30th, marked the 60th and final day of the 2021 Florida Legislative Session – a session that began during unprecedented health and economic uncertainties as state and global economies scrambled to contain COVID 19 outbreaks and surges...
SB 90’s provisions make it harder for Floridians to cast their ballot, with a disproportionate impact on elderly voters, voters with disabilities, students and communities of color. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On May 6, the League of Women Voters of Florida joined the Black...
In response to the passage of Florida’s Senate Bill 90, the League of Women Voters of Florida President Patricia Brigham and Board of Directors offer the following statement: “The League of Women Voters of Florida expresses deep disappointment in Florida’s state...
The League of Women Voters of Florida has sent letters to Secretary of State Laurel Lee and the leaders of the Florida Supervisor of Elections Association to commend the officials for conducting a monumental general election under extraordinary circumstances. ...
ORLANDO, Fla. – The League of Women Voters of Florida has launched a pro bono legal effort in which any returning citizen (formerly convicted person) who may be unsure of their eligibility to vote can have their voting rights status checked by a legal representative....
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