As concerned citizens and organizations, we aim to address Michigan’s legislature and advocate for the passage of pivotal criminal legal reform legislation.
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Dear Community, What happened on Wednesday is not just another court decision. With the stroke of a pen, the Supreme Court made it harder to challenge unfair voting maps. And we need to be honest… Read Article
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VAAC Friday Community Meetings are a weekly space for connection, updates, and shared learning. Voting is a right, but for many people, access is still out of reach. May 8 | Jail Voting Rights, Barriers,… Read Article
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VAAC’s Jail Voting Workgroup is officially underway. We have begun organizing a coordinated statewide effort to ensure that voters detained in Michigan jails are able to exercise their right to vote. This work brings together… Read Article
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On Wednesday, April 29, in Louisiana v. Callais, the Supreme Court cleared the way for politicians to draw voting maps that weaken the political power of Black voters and other communities of color, making it… Read Article
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We are sharing the full #HandsOffMIVote Open Letter below. This is a statement from Michigan voters pushing back against efforts to add unnecessary barriers to voting through more paperwork, more confusion, and more restrictions on… Read Article
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On April 27, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel moved to permanently block the Executive Order targeting mail-in voting, continuing Michigan’s role in challenging the order in court. The motion argues that the order is unconstitutional… Read Article
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Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), in partnership with Indivisible Metro Detroit, is continuing a series of community pop-ups to build a collaborative Voting Rights Art Installation in May. This project creates space for voice,… Read Article
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Monday, May 4, 202612:00–1:30 PM ETVirtual on ZoomEmcee: Michael Taylor, MI-CEMI Employment is one of the most critical components of successful reentry, but access is not equal. Too often, those leaving prison face stigma, policy… Read Article
