VOTER ADVOCACY
In a major win for voting rights, the US Supreme Court left in place a preliminary injunction that blocks the US Postal Service from significantly restricting mail voting following Trump’s executive order.
New Jersey recently 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.
Tell the Senate to oppose the SAVE ACT!
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 - enacted
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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.