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“Let’s keep it real: this order is not about protecting elections; it is about making it harder for voters — particularly women voters — to participate in them,” said Celina Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of the League of Women Voters of the United States. “This executive order is an assault on our republic and a dangerous attempt to silence American voters. The President continues to overstep his authority and brazenly disregard settled law in this country. To be very clear — the League of Women Voters is prepared to fight back and defend our democracy.

Current US law makes it illegal for non-citizens to register and vote in federal or state elections. We have robust processes ensuring that only eligible voters cast ballots. However, Congress is about to vote on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which requires eligible voters to provide citizenship documentation to register to vote.Tell your elected representatives to vote NO on the SAVE Act by going to www.senate.gov and www.house.gov.

The League of Women Voters, a 104-year-old voting rights organization, made a record-breaking 30 million contacts during the 2024 election cycle, providing voters with nonpartisan voting information ahead of Election Day. We're proud of the work League members and our fellow democracy defenders did to make this election free, fair, and accessible.

League of Women Voters of the US President Dianna Wynn shares reflections on the recent election, and how the League will continue to work to build the future it wants to see. Like you, we are still processing the implications of this election.