LWVWV State Convention - Saturday, May 3 @10AM

The *League of Women Voters of WV* will hold its *State Convention* on Saturday, May 3, 2025 via *Zoom* https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jfX1pBpuTbutnokZJfGpXA#/registration. We will call the convention to order at 10AM. *Click here https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jfX1pBpuTbutnokZJfGpXA#/registration* *to register for the convention. *

The agenda https://lwvwv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/LWVWV-CONVENTION-AGENDA-Revised-APR-20.pdf includes the election of all officers and directors; approval of changes to the by-laws; and approval of the 2025-2026 budget. League members can download relevant documents here https://lwvwv.org/2025/03/09/lwvwv-state-convention-may-3-2025/.

News and Updates from LWVUS

- *Unacceptable, and Dangerous: LWV’s Response to the Arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan*

On April 25, 2025, federal agents arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan https://www.reuters.com/world/us/fbi-director-says-arrested-judge-obstructing-immigration-operation-2025-04-25/ at her courthouse for allegedly obstructing the unlawful arrest of Eduardo Flores-Ruiz. In response, the League of Women Voters CEO Celina Stewart released the following statement https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/terrifying-unacceptable-and-dangerous-lwvs-response-arrest-milwaukee-county :

“Make no mistake: the targeting of Judge Dugan is terrifying, unacceptable, and dangerous. Federal agents arresting a sitting state court judge undermines the sanctity of the judiciary and threatens us all.

"Amid an alarming intensification of the targeting of noncitizens by this administration, this act is a clear attempt to silence and intimidate anyone who stands up for the rights of noncitizens. Today's action creates a chilling ripple effect that erodes faith in institutions meant to protect and serve us all.

"In this incredibly divisive and dangerous moment, it is up to all of us — no matter our political leaning — to fight for our neighbors, our communities, and the vision of the country we want to live in.”

To read the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin's joint statement with other pro-democracy organizations in the state, click here. https://my.lwv.org/wisconsin/article/joint-statement-wisconsin-voting-rights-and-civil-liberties-organizations-arrest-judge?_gl=1*i8snp0*_gcl_au*NDgwMzgzMDcxLjE3NDE2NDgxMTA.*_ga*Mzk2NjE0ODc0LjE3NDE2NDgxMTE.*_ga_DDCEP0D6KM*MTc0NTc2MjE2OS4xOC4xLjE3NDU3NjIxNzAuNTkuMC4w&_ga=2.254180744.165896138.1745677127-396614874.1741648111

- *Lobby for Democracy - April 30, 2025 in DC & Virtually*

The League is having a Lobby Day https://services.thesoftedge.com/lcf/form.cfm?orgid=LWV&name=Lobby%20Day%20Spring%202025%20Sign%20Up&key=772407&eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=550bd245-ab6e-4d52-acf1-480e551a3aea to defend our democracy. League members are encouraged to join LWVUS on April 30th in Washington, DC — on the 100th day of the second Trump Administration — to meet with our members of Congress and urge them to honor their oath of office to “support and defend the Constitution.” There will also be virtual and local opportunities for those who are not able to travel.

LWVUS will host a virtual briefing on April 24th at 4pm ET, where they will share tips for setting up and conducting Hill meetings and answer any questions. Please register here https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bWzJVUQyRPCMhFyiyRYw0g#/registration for this briefing. A recording of this briefing will be available if you are unable to join.

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

On April 17, 2025, Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, and Dianna Wynn, president of the League of Women Voters, released the following statement https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/lwv-declares-united-states-constitutional-crisis-announces-new-initiative :

“It has now been 87 days since the start of the Trump administration. From the flagrant disregard for congressional authority and governmental checks and balances to defying Supreme Court orders to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back home, one thing is abundantly clear: *our country is in a constitutional crisis.*

"We the people must fight back. That is why the League of Women Voters is launching a powerful new initiative, Unite and Rise 8.5.

"Unite and Rise 8.5 will engage and mobilize 8.5 million voters between now and November 2026 to protect and preserve our democratic institutions.

"The foundational principles that have sustained our democracy — checks and balances, the rule of law, free and fair elections — are under direct and sustained threat. In this extraordinary moment, we cannot proceed with business as usual. All Americans — no matter who you voted for in 2024 — need to come together, stand united, and fight back to save our democracy. We cannot afford to fail the generations to come.”

Unite and Rise 8.5 will launch on May 1, 2025. ReplyForward Add reaction