The motion argues that the order is unconstitutional and would interfere with how states run elections, including how mail-in voting is administered.
WHAT THIS MEANS
This legal action is about preventing policies that could stop eligible voters from casting a ballot.
Mail-in voting is not a backup option for many people. It is how they vote.
In Michigan, millions of voters rely on mail-in voting. For people in jail who are legally eligible to vote, it is the only way to participate. For others facing barriers like transportation, housing instability, disability, or work constraints, it is often the most accessible option.
Efforts to restrict mail-in voting do not affect all voters equally. They create new barriers for people who already face challenges to participating.
BROADER CONTEXT
This Executive Order is part of a broader pattern of efforts to restrict access to voting.
Across Michigan and the country, proposals are advancing that would require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote. These policies would force people to provide documents like passports or birth certificates, creating barriers for eligible voters.
This is reflected in:
• Attempts at federal legislation like the SAVE Act
• State-level bills like HB 4765 in Michigan
• Ballot-driven efforts often referred to as “show your papers” requirements
These efforts, along with attempts to restrict mail-in voting, move in the same direction: making it harder for people to participate in elections and shaping outcomes before votes are cast.
In Michigan, voters choose our leaders, not the other way around. Policies that limit access to voting undermine that principle.
WHAT VAAC WANTS OUR COMMUNITY TO KNOW
Mail-in voting remains a secure and reliable way to vote. States are responsible for running elections, and Michigan is actively challenging efforts that would interfere with that authority.
Mail-in voting is widely used across the country, including by elected officials. President Trump voted by mail in March 2026.
Recent actions targeting mail-in voting are not about how people vote. They are about whether people are able to vote at all.
It is important to stay informed, check your registration, and make a plan to vote.
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