"Access to a free and fair election is critical to voter participation — and protecting access to mail ballots and the vote-by-mail process is crucial to ensuring voter participation, and most importantly, voter confidence." - LWVMA Executive Director Celia Canavan lwvma.org/u-s-supreme-...

U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots - League of Women Voters of Massachusetts

WASHINGTON, DC – In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, the US Supreme Court today left in place a preliminary injunction that blocks the US Postal Service […]

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League of Women Voters of the US@lwv.org · 2w ago

In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, SCOTUS today left in place a preliminary injunction that blocks the USPS from enforcing key parts of a new rule that would have significantly restricted mail voting: https://bit.ly/4r9jwLE

The First Circuit Court of Appeals today kept in place through the Nov. 3 election a preliminary injunction blocking the US Postal Service from enforcing key parts of a new rule that would significantly interfere with mail voting if implemented: https://bit.ly/4dv45Yt

A federal District Court issued a preliminary injunction blocking the USPS from enforcing parts of a rule that would have operationalized President Trump’s order restricting mail voting. https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/federal-court-blocks-us-postal-service-interfering-mail-ballots

Happy primary day, Massachusetts! Find your polling place: www.sec.state.ma.us/WhereDoIVote... If you or anyone you know encounters problems while voting, call the Election Protection hotline (numbers shared below). Learn more: protectthevote.net

TOMORROW is the Massachusetts primary election! Check your polling place: wheredoivotema.com Research candidates: www.vote411.org/ballot Review Massachusetts voting rules: www.vote411.org/massachusetts Find your ballot dropbox: tinyurl.com/3a5f8hkc

Did you know Massachusetts has early voting? Review the early voting options in your town/city here: www.sec.state.ma.us/EarlyVotingW....

TOMORROW (8/25) is the last day to request a mail-in ballot for the Massachusetts primary election on September 1st. All vote by mail applications must reach your local election office by August 25 at 5PM. Apply online or download a paper application: www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/el...

League of Women Voters of Massachusetts@lwvma.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Are you election ready? Review these key dates and deadlines to ensure you are ready to cast your vote by mail or in-person on September 1st! Check your voter registration status: www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRe.../M... Learn about candidates on your ballot: www.vote411.org/plan-your-vote

BREAKING: A federal court blocked the United States Postal Service from implementing President Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting.

Yesterday a federal court blocked the US Postal Service from implementing the executive order restricting mail voting for the 2026 elections. LWVMA applauds the ruling as a win for the Constitution and for all voters who rely on mail-in ballots! Read our statement here: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

Are you election ready? Review these key dates and deadlines to ensure you are ready to cast your vote by mail or in-person on September 1st! Check your voter registration status: www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRe.../M... Learn about candidates on your ballot: www.vote411.org/plan-your-vote

The Massachusetts September 1st primary election is rapidly approaching! Get ahead of the game and learn about the candidates on your primary ballot at www.vote411.org/ballot 📝 Note: Candidate responses will continue to live update as candidates continue to submit their questionnaires. #vote411

Do any of these scenarios apply to you? You may need to update your voter registration information ahead of the Massachusetts primary election. Visit www.vote411.org/check-regist... and select Massachusetts to ensure you are election ready for the September 1st MA primary election! #vote411

LWVMA Executive Director Celia Canavan traveled to Needham this past weekend to speak at Needham's Good Trouble Lives On rally. Thank you League of Women Voters of Needham, MA and Needham Resists for honoring the late Congressman John Lewis' legacy on a rainy yet impactful day 👏

A guide on how to use VOTE411, the League's nonpartisan voters' guide. Visit VOTE411.org to find your election information, learn about the candidates in your districts, and prepare for the September 1st primary election in Massachusetts!

Happy anniversary to the 26th Amendment 🗳️🥳

Learn about the rights afforded to immigrants under state law and resources available to immigrant communities in Massachusetts: www.mass.gov/info-details...

Read the full statement here: www.aclum.org/press-releas...

Voting Rights Groups Applaud Ruling Declaring 2026 Executive Order Interference with Voter Rolls and Mail-In Ballots Unconstitutional and Unlawful   - ACLU of Massachusetts

A district court finds that key portions of President Trump’s executive order attempting to seize control of elections from the states are legally void.

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ACLU of Massachusetts@aclum.bsky.social · 3mo ago

BREAKING: A federal court today declared unconstitutional key portions of President Trump’s executive order restricting mail voting. As this ruling makes clear, President Trump’s executive order from March 2026 attempting to seize control of elections is unconstitutional and dangerous.

UPDATE: A Trump-Vance administration attempt to unlawfully meddle in elections was struck down today. A victory for votes! Read more: https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/federal-judge-shuts-down-trump-vance-voter-purge-database

Massachusetts local Leagues showing up across the Commonwealth for Pride Month this year! 🏳️‍🌈🗳️

Check your voter registration status ahead of the MA September 1st Primary Election! Visit www.vote411.org/check-regist..., select Massachusetts, and make sure you are still an active voter 🗳️ #vote411

Celebrating past, present, and future LGBTQIA+ changemakers from Massachusetts ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Best press conference attendee award goes to this good girl! Shoutout to Rooney of LWV Hingham for joining us last week outside of the Moakley Courthouse for the 6/2 LWVMA v. Trump hearing in Boston 🐾 Track the LWVMA v. Trump lawsuit here: www.aclu.org/cases/league...

Talking about media and democracy with super-smart panelists @stephmsolis.bsky.social of @axios Boston and Sarah Stone of @freepress.bsky.social, expertly moderated by Marlene O'Brien of @lwvma.bsky.social. dankennedy.net/2026/06/11/t...

Talking about media and democracy with the League of Women Voters

Click here to watch the program. I recently had a chance to talk about media and democracy with three super-smart fellow panelists: Steph Solis, co-author of the Axios Boston morning newsletter; Sa…

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Honoring the Massachusetts legacy of protecting and promoting LGBTQIA+ rights! LWVMA is committed to the ongoing fight for inclusion, justice, and equality because democracy is strongest when everyone is free to be themselves 🌈

Today, June 5, is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Please join LWVMA Gun Violence Prevention Legislative Specialist Caroline Ellis and #WearOrange this weekend by wearing orange to call attention to our nation's gun violence crisis. Learn how to get involved: wearorange.org/ways-to-part...

The Constitution makes clear that only the states & Congress can set rules for elections. Nevertheless, an executive order attempts to override mail-in voting laws. This week we asked the court for a preliminary injunction to block it. bit.ly/4afxaFN @lwvus.bsky.social @lwvma.bsky.social

"[LWVMA] is proud to stand alongside our partners to defend the constitutional rights and voter protections that make our democracy great." - Celia Canavan, Executive Director Thank you to our League members who showed up in Boston today in support of LWVMA v. Trump! www.aclum.org/press-releas...

Happy Pride Month! Celebrate this month with Pride events across the Commonwealth: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Congrats to all of the Massachusetts grad out there! Proud of all you accomplished 👏 Find your polling place/voter information at www.vote411.org/massachusetts Check your voter registration status here: www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistr...

Under current law, tech companies and data brokers are free to collect, analyze, store, and sell our most personal data for profit. And they are doing it every day. We need a 21st century privacy law in Massachusetts to protect us all. Take action here: mobilize.aclum.org/a/pass-enfor...