Tori Wenger

civil rights attorney @NAACP_LDF | 🗳️ ⚖️ | here for good trouble | she/her | views = mine

[Legal Defense Fund @NAACP_LDF]

LDF heads to the Supreme Court on March 24th to defend fair representation for Black voters in Louisiana v. Callais—a case that will shape redistricting nationwide.

Here's what you need to know: https://t.co/R66M3R53QG

[Legal Defense Fund @NAACP_LDF]

60 years ago, the Selma marchers put their lives on the line for our right to vote. We honor them by continuing the fight.

You turn remembrance into action by:
1️⃣ Joining us to march this weekend
2️⃣ Urging Congress to pass the #JohnLewisVRAA

[Legal Defense Fund @NAACP_LDF]

Black people make up 1/3 of Louisiana’s total population yet are disproportionately underrepresented in the state legislature.

Today, our plaintiffs in Nairne v. Landry are headed back to the 5th Circuit to defend the District Court's 2024 ruling and fight for fair maps.

[Legal Defense Fund @NAACP_LDF]

Oral argument concluded today at the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Nairne v. Landry, a case that will determine the future of Louisiana’s state legislative maps.

LDF and co-counsel urged the court to allow the map enacted in 2024 to stand.
https://t.co/7TIzqEHRYN

[Michael Li 李之樸 @mcpli]

Also coming up on the redistricting front just after the holidays:

On January 7, the Fifth Circuit hears oral argument in the case challenging Louisiana’s legislative maps under the Voting Rights Act.

[Legal Defense Fund @NAACP_LDF]

For the first time in decades, Louisiana will send 2 Black congress members to Capitol Hill after decisive outcomes in elections in both CD2 and CD6.

Both districts were created in response to LDF’s decades of organizing and litigation on behalf of Black voters.

[Legal Defense Fund @NAACP_LDF]

"So it's up to the American people, and it's up to our courts, our judiciary, to step into this breach and determine how far we are going to allow this country to devolve. And at the Legal Defense Fund, we are prepared to defend it to the end." @JNelsonLDF on @thereidout

[Janai Nelson @JNelsonLDF]

Thank you for the shoutout @SymoneDSanders. We are extremely proud that LDF and our incredible clients and co-counsel were able to create a congressional district in which Black voters were able to elect a candidate of their choice in this election. Power is built brick by brick.

[Legal Defense Fund @NAACP_LDF]

It's Election Day!

Remember to fill out your entire ballot if you're voting today so your voice is heard on every issue and in every race.

To check your polling location & hours head to https://t.co/LoIqBPvc1r. Happy voting! 🗳️

[Legal Defense Fund @NAACP_LDF]

"Federal law requires LA to have a fair map that reflects the power and voice of the [its] Black communities. The state recognized as much when it adopted a new map with a second majority-Black district in January. Now SCOTUS must do the same." @scnaifeh
https://t.co/lzYy69DiwT

[Tori Wenger @ToriWenger]

Busy times!

[Legal Defense Fund @NAACP_LDF]

BREAKING: SCOTUS will now consider whether Louisiana violated the U.S. Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause when the state legislature redrew LA’s congressional map in January 2024, after a federal court found the state’s 2022 map violated the VRA.
https://t.co/lzYy69DiwT

[Melissa Murray (@ProfMMurray on Threads 🧵) @ProfMMurray]

So great to have this conversation with @NAACP_LDF's @JNelsonLDF--such important info on the overlooked consequences of Project2025 for the Black community. @SymoneDSanders @CFColemanJr @trymainelee @MSNBC

[LWV of Louisiana @LWVLouisiana]

Getting requests for our Louisiana voting rights and election protection coalition flyer. Thanks, @NAACP_LDF!!!

[Legal Defense Fund @NAACP_LDF]

"To be able to see tens of thousands of voters go out and vote during those extra days – and to see the ‘Geaux Vote’ banners, spelled in the Louisiana way – it was just incredible." @ToriWenger
https://t.co/HiERYBDK29

[Legal Defense Fund @NAACP_LDF]

Law enforcement presence at the polls can intimidate Black voters and deter them from casting a ballot.

Our toolkit can help Black communities develop their own community-driven approaches to prevent or address potential voter intimidation: https://t.co/ZG9GCv1YHw

[Legal Defense Fund @NAACP_LDF]

"What we have is a map with two majority Black districts, a map that we believe complies with the VRA, and finally honors the spirit of representation for Black Louisianans and truly for all voters in the state that believe in those principles of fair representation."@ToriWenger

[Legal Defense Fund @NAACP_LDF]

Law enforcement presence at the polls can intimidate Black voters and deter them from casting a ballot.

Our toolkit can help Black communities develop their own community-driven approaches to prevent or address potential voter intimidation: https://t.co/ZG9GCv1YHw

[Legal Defense Fund @NAACP_LDF]

NEW: Louisiana voters now have more agency than ever to make a voting plan that works for them.

Our OC piece highlights our successful efforts in Louisiana where we secured 3 additional early voting dates & how voters can seize this opportunity.
https://t.co/yEBO1sTVJz

[Ari Berman @AriBerman]

Incredible early voting numbers on day one in Georgia. More than 250,000 ballots cast as of 4 pm, surpassing by 115k the previous record https://t.co/JQJfPoYqvG

[LeVar Burton @levarburton]

Hey y’all, it’s #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Your vote is your voice so make sure you register to vote TODAY. Learn more about confirming your registration status, what’s on your ballot, and more with @NAACP_LDF at https://t.co/8Obu6NAY53! #VotersEmpowermentWeek
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