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Your Vote Matters It determines your access to affordable health care It lifts up the voices of those most impacted by climate change It ensures that we’re all represented in our government, not just those of us with greater wealth or systemic advantages It promotes immigration reform , including family reunification and political asylum In 2020, more than 6 million people found nonpartisan voting resources on VOTE411, including 2.2 million Spanish speakers. Support the fight for everyone’s freedom to vote. One Time One-Time Monthly Monthly One-time donation amounts $1000 $500 $125 $50 $25 Other Monthly donation amounts $75 $50 $25 $10 Other Donate Now Defending the Right to Vote Make your voice heard. Contact your elected officials to support legislation that stands up for your values. Take action on these crucial pieces of legislation. Urgent Urge Congress to Support the John R. 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Fighting for Lifesaving Abortion Care LWVUS and nearly 100 other organizations joined an amicus brief arguing that the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) preempts Idaho’s abortion ban, which prohibits abortion in all instances unless necessary to save the life of the mother. EMTALA requires hospitals participating in Medicare to provide stabilizing care to any individual experiencing a medical emergency, regardless of their ability to pay. See All Court Cases Latest Fighting Racial Gerrymandering LWV of South Carolina and LWVUS filed amicus briefs at the United States Supreme Court supporting plaintiffs seeking affirmation of a three-judge panel ruling that found South Carolina’s first congressional district to be a racial gerrymander. The plaintiffs argued the state legislature violated the Fifteenth Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause by dividing Black communities and voters among multiple districts to reduce their power to affect elections. Read the Case Summary The Latest From The League American Library Association & League of Women Voters Empower Voters in 2024 Press Release / May 7, 2024 Protecting the Rights of Voters with Disabilities Blog / May 6, 2024 Civil Rights, Voting Rights, Disability Rights Groups Ask Court to Block Enforcement of Law Criminalizing Absentee Ballot Application Assistance Press Release / May 3, 2024 Sign Up For Email Keep up with the League. Receive emails to your inbox! Donate to LWV Support our work to empower voters and defend democracy through a donation today! Donate Now League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) League Management Footer menu Contact Us. Blog. Newsroom. Careers. Facebook Twitter Instagram Tik-Tok © 2022 League of Women Voters. 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