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League of Women Voters Sues to Defend Direct Democracy in Arkansas

The League of Women Voters of Arkansas (LWVAR) has filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Western District of Arkansas to block several Arkansas laws that effectively dismantle the state’s long-standing ballot initiative process.

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LWV Declares United States in a “Constitutional Crisis,” Announces New Initiative to Mobilize Voters

On April 17, 2025, the nonpartisan League of Women Voters took the step of labeling our current moment a “constitutional crisis.” Concurrently, LWV announced a new initiative, Unite and Rise 8.5, to mobilize 8.5 million voters to step up and defend our democracy.

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A Dangerous Attempt to Silence American Voters: LWV Responds to President Trump’s Anti-Voter Executive Order

The League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's signed executive order, “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections,” that threatens Americans’ freedom to vote and tramples states’ constitutional authority to run their own elections.

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Arkansas Advocate: Arkansas AG rejects proposed ballot measure to amend state’s direct democracy process

Arkansas’ attorney general on Tuesday rejected a proposed ballot measure that aims to amend the state’s initiative and referendum process.

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LWV Urges Congress to Exercise Its Authority

On the 105th anniversary of its founding, the League of Women Voters sent a letter to Congressional leadership regarding the organization's grave concern over the state of our nation. Specifically, the League writes to urge Congress to exercise its authority to protect the rule of law, defend the Constitution, and end the overreach that the Executive Branch has shown in the last few weeks. The attached letter outlines our concerns and is signed by leadership from every state League and DC affiliate in the country, including the League of Women Voters of Arkansas.

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Women’s History Month

Empowered women empower the world.

We celebrate the strength, resilience, and endless possibilities of all who identify as women.

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ICYMI: Dr. Bobby Howard, Arkansas Appleseed Legal Justice Center

Standing Room Only crowd at League of Women Voters Event on February 5, where Dr. Bobby Howard shared the work Appleseed Arkansas is doing as well as how we can get involved locally and at the state-level.