VOTER ADVOCACY
New Jersey just passed the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act, enacting one of the strongest state voting rights laws in the nation at a time when attacks on the freedom to vote are becoming more aggressive.
Federal Court grants emergency relief blocking USPS from implementing newly-finalized Mail Ballot Rule for November Election President as per Trump’s executive order restricting mail voting.
Tell the Senate to oppose the SAVE ACT before they return to session on September 11!
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction allowing nonprofits including the League to resume registering new citizens to vote at naturalization ceremonies.
LWV condemns the US Supreme Court’s dismantling of the Voting Rights Act in the 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais.
Know Your Voting Rights in New Jersey
Below are some of the measures the NJ League advocates to improve voter access and remove obstacles to the ballot:
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NJ Voting Rights Act signed into law
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Fair ballot design - enacted
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Online voter registration - enacted
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Expanded Vote-by-Mail and ballot boxes - enacted
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Voter Empowerment Act: 17 yr-olds can vote in primary if 18 by General Election; civics event excused absence - enacted
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Voting rights for people with criminal convictions - enacted
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Ballot curating for signatures, etc. issues - partially enacted
The nonpartisan Fair Districs NJ coalition advocates for an impartial redistricting policy in New Jersey. Currently, politicians draw district lines designed to benefit those in office (gerrymandering). Fair Districts recommends that districts be redrawn by an impartial, independent citizens commission.