
National Constitution Day
The U.S. Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787, in Philadelphia.
- Designation:
In 2004, Congress passed a law making September 17th a combined Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, requiring educational institutions receiving federal funds to hold educational programs on the Constitution on that date.
- Purpose:
The day serves as a reminder of the importance of the Constitution as the supreme law of the land, and it celebrates the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
- Observance:
Federal agencies and educational institutions are encouraged to display the flag on September 17th.Many schools and organizations hold special events, including naturalization ceremonies, to mark the occasion.
- Citizenship Day:
Citizenship Day was originally established to recognize individuals becoming U.S. citizens, whether through birth or naturalization.
To celebrate National Citizen Day, fly your flag, and check the link below to verify your voting status. Be ready to vote in the special election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Register to Vote
How Does Redistricting Work?
Redistricting, or community districting, is the process of creating representational district maps for states and local communities. By determining which neighborhoods are included in each mapped boundary, redistricting impacts how our communities are represented in the US and local government and determines how resources are distributed.
Learn more by clicking the link below
Redistricting
Dora Rose at the LWVC 2025 Convention
LWVC Deputy Director delivered one of the most powerful speeches we have ever heard from the League.
In this urgent moment for democracy, Dora names the threats we face, from voter suppression to authoritarianism, and calls on Californians to protect what generations before us fought to secure.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEGGWXaIs5M