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Cecile Scoon

@sealcecile

President: @LWVFlorida ☀️ • Civil rights attorney, retired @usairforce JAG, mom & life long advocate for good. 💖: @Harvard, @UVAlaw, @akasorority1908

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In the LWV of Florida's redistricting case, a Florida judge signaled skepticism Thursday that he could uphold Gov. Ron DeSantis’ congressional districts after Florida’s lawyers admitted the districts violate the state Constitution. jaxtrib.org/2023/08/24/jud…

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Today we cannot celebrate Women’s Equality Day because we are far from equal in our democracy. Tell Congress to: 1️⃣Pass voting rights legislation 2️⃣ Add the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution 3️⃣ Restore reproductive rights 🖊️ Petition: lwv.org/WID23 #WID23

Today we cannot celebrate Women’s Equality Day because we are far from equal in our democracy.

Tell Congress to:
1️⃣Pass voting rights legislation

2️⃣ Add the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution

3️⃣ Restore reproductive rights

🖊️ Petition: lwv.org/WID23 #WID23
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Florida judge has signaled skepticism that he could uphold DeSantis’ congressional districts after Florida's lawyers admit districts violate state Constitution. Lawsuit against map filed by LWV of Florida, Black Voters Matter Fund, Equal Ground, & Florida Rising (Text JOINUS to 58123). miamiherald.com/news/politics-…

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A Florida judge on Saturday struck down congressional district lines for northern Florida advocated by Gov. Ron DeSantis, ruling that the Republican governor’s map had improperly diluted Black voting power. cnn.it/3OWiaBg

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LEAGUE VICTORY: Ruling in the League and partners favor, a judge Saturday ruled that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ redrawn congressional districts in North Florida violate the state’s constitution and ordered the Legislature to create a new map. politico.com/news/2023/09/0…

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This ruling is the result of a lawsuit initiated by several groups, including us, Equal Ground, Florida Rising (Text JOINUS to 58123), and the LWV of Florida. Let's explore this landmark ruling and its impact on fair representation. ⬇️ politico.com/news/2023/09/0…

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Happening now: We are on the march to Jacksonville City Hall, our moral fusion movement is taking back the mic and challenging this hate with truth and love.

Happening now: We are on the march to Jacksonville City Hall, our moral fusion movement is taking back the mic and challenging this hate with truth and love.
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"Although the system wasn’t broken and the government’s 'fix' just made things worse, the League will continue to assist citizens in registering to vote in the same qualified manner, just a lot less efficiently and with a significant increase in cost." sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/18/reg…

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Florida has made changes to voting since the last presidential election, such as placing restrictions on ballot drop boxes and voter registration, and creating a law enforcement agency to investigate elections. ⬇️ Read about the myriad of changes below. wusf.org/politics-issue…

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🎥 WATCH: A rare “en banc” court, comprising of all 13 of the Florida First District Court of Appeals judges instead of the usual three-judge panel, hears the League and partners case against Florida's current congressional map. youtube.com/watch?v=tim-ZP…

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🗳️🤝 It's Election Day and polls are now open across Florida! ☎️ Call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) with any voting questions or issues today. Trained, non-partisan #ElectionProtection volunteers are on standby ready to help you vote. #ProtectOurVote

🗳️🤝 It's Election Day and polls are now open across Florida!

☎️ Call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) with any voting questions or issues today. 

Trained, non-partisan #ElectionProtection volunteers are on standby ready to help you vote. #ProtectOurVote
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There are important races happening across the country. Know what's on your ballot before casting your vote. Head to VOTE411.org to get the info you need!

There are important races happening across the country. Know what's on your ballot before casting your vote. Head to VOTE411.org to get the info you need!
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Voters in Ohio today are deciding on a constitutional amendment guaranteeing an individual right to abortion and other forms of reproductive healthcare. Help us put choice on the Florida ballot in 2024 by signing the @flprotectfree petition now! apnews.com/article/ohio-a…

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🗣️ Let’s make this a reality in Florida in 2024! 🫡 ➡️ Join our movement and sign the petition now: floridiansprotectingfreedom.com/petition 💪 Follow @flprotectfree for campaign updates.

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Cecile Scoon, co-president of LWV of Florida, said she thinks Floridians know what is at stake. “They understand that what the government is trying to do is insert itself in your ability to make private decisions with your medical provider,” she said. orlandosentinel.com/2023/11/16/con…

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Renew the promise of a government of the people, by the people, and for the people by making a donation to the League of Women Voters of Florida today. Together we can charge ahead in our fight to empower voters and defend democracy. ➡️ Donate now: bit.ly/3RjkvbT

Renew the promise of a government of the people, by the people, and for the people by making a donation to the League of Women Voters of Florida today. 

Together we can charge ahead in our fight to empower voters and defend democracy. 

➡️ Donate now: bit.ly/3RjkvbT
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"The rights of all Floridians were crushed by this ruling leaving in place the governor and legislature’s unfair diminishment of minority voting power... We will continue this fight," said Cecile Scoon, co-president of LWV of Florida. ➡️ Full statement: bit.ly/481j5Z7

"The rights of all Floridians were crushed by this ruling leaving in place the governor and legislature’s unfair diminishment of minority voting power... We will continue this fight," said Cecile Scoon, co-president of LWV of Florida.  

➡️ Full statement: bit.ly/481j5Z7