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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The 2026 elections will shape the policies, budgets, and systems that determine whether mass incarceration continues to expand or whether our communities finally see meaningful change. For communities most impacted by incarceration, disengagement is not… Read Article
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As our nonpartisan, pro-democracy coalition continues to organize to raise awareness about the red tape voter suppression ballot proposal, we want to invite individuals and organizations to participate in a virtual day of action on… Read Article
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VAAC is closely tracking a package of Michigan House bills focused on access to vital identification documents for people leaving prison. For communities impacted by incarceration, lack of ID is often one of the first… Read Article
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On Thursday the Michigan Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety is scheduled to vote on three bills to protect Michiganders against some of the most flagrant abuses by ICE: Protect sensitive locations: Senate… Read Article
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2026 will be a major election year in Michigan. While we may all dread the onslaught of political ads, the election year can be a powerful opportunity to go beyond voting by educating candidates and… Read Article
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State and local policies can either help returning citizens succeed post incarceration or put obstacles in their way that impede reintegration. Learn what policy proposals advocates in Michigan are pushing for to expand reentry support… Read Article
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People returning home from federal prison face many barriers, but one obstacle blocks almost everything else: the lack of valid identification. Without an ID, it can be nearly impossible to secure housing, find employment, access… Read Article
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Defending Democracy and the Road to the 2026 Midterms Our first Friday community meeting of 2026 is happening next week, and we’re ready to get moving. Join VAAC on Friday, January 30 at 12:30 PM… Read Article
