From the League of Women Voters of the United States
A coalition of voting rights organizations filed a lawsuit in the US District Court today [April 2] for the District of Massachusetts challenging President Trump’s March 31 executive order concerning mail-in voting. The Constitution explicitly states that only Congress and the states can set the rules for elections. Nevertheless, the order attempts to displace states’ mail-in voting laws by transforming the US Postal Service from a neutral mail carrier to an arbiter of who may cast a ballot by mail.
The order also requires the Department of Homeland Security to build and give to each state a list of citizens eligible to vote. Given that federal databases are out-of-date and unreliable, this risks mass disenfranchisement of eligible voters.
The suit was filed by the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts, the League of Women Voters, Association of Americans Resident Overseas (AARO), US Vote Foundation, OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates (OCA), and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
They are represented by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), ACLU of Massachusetts, Brennan Center for Justice, Legal Defense Fund (LDF), Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC), and LatinoJustice PRLDEF.
Bring a Spouse, Friend or Neighbor!
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
@ Meredith and Joe Zona’s Home, 1 Andrews Way, Arlington
With all the changes happening in our country and the world today, we hope that you will make an extra effort to come to our annual brunch, where you will have an opportunity to meet and talk with our current State Legislators one-on-one: Senator Cindy Friedman and Representatives Sean Garballey and Dave Rogers. Here is your chance to express your concerns, ask questions, and hear about recent and proposed state legislation and how our State Legislators are navigating the changing government landscape.
Please see page 3 of the League of Women Voters of Arlington April 2026 Bulletin for more information, to RSVP, and to coordinate brunch offerings.
In this issue of the League of Women Voters of Arlington Bulletin:
- April 2026 Calendar
- Co-President’s Message
- LWV Arlington’s Annual Legislators’ Brunch April 26
- Thanks to Our Legislators for Protecting Immigrants
- What Democracy Means in Everyday Life Series: The Link Between Democracy and Access to Healthcare
- Membership Dues Information
In addition to Arlington’s local elections this Saturday, March 28, Indivisible LAB (Lexington, Arlington, Belmont) will be holding a No Kings rally at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Arlington Center from 10 to 11:30 am.
LWVA invites you to participate in nonpartisan partnership at a No Kings rally in support of voting rights, democracy, and the US Constitution.
LWVUS is proud to join No Kings as a national partner on Saturday, March 28.
Important Deadlines
Last day to register to vote – Wednesday, March 18 at 5 PM
Last day to apply to vote by mail – Monday, March 23 at 5 PM
Town Election Information
Information on elections and voting (upcoming election dates, voter registration, early voting, vote by mail, tracking your ballot, offices and candidate lists, where to vote, and becoming an election worker) is available on the Elections & Voting page of the Arlington Town website. Early voting will be available (during specific hours) at the Town Clerk’s Office between March 18 and March 25.
Candidates’ Night Event – Wednesday, March 18
The League of Women Voters of Arlington and Envision Arlington are co-sponsoring Arlington Candidates’ Night on Wednesday, March 18 in Town Hall Auditorium. The event will be broadcast live on ACMi, shown on cable several times before the election, and available to stream online on the Election Coverage page of the ACMi website. There will be question-and-answer sessions with the candidates for town-wide offices: Select Board, School Committee, and Board of Assessors beginning at 8 p.m. Candidates for Town Meeting and current Town Meeting Members are also invited to meet with constituents at 7:30 p.m.
