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Protect Voting Access: Sign the #HandsOffMIVote Open Letter to Protect Voting Rights
Proposals requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote continue to advance at both the state and federal level. These policies are being framed as election security measures, despite repeated findings that noncitizen voting is extremely rare. In practice, these proposals could create additional barriers for eligible voters who may not have immediate access…
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Juneteenth Events in Metro Detroit and Online
Juneteenth is a time to honor freedom, Black history, community leadership, and the ongoing work of liberation. Several Juneteenth events are coming up across Metro Detroit in June, including community gatherings, cultural celebrations, organizing spaces, film screenings, and opportunities to connect with others. For those unable to attend events in person, virtual programming is also…
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Today’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting: Mental Health Awareness Month Conversation on Solitary Confinement
VAAC Friday Community Meetings are a weekly space for connection, updates, and shared learning. May 22 | Mental Health Awareness Month Conversation Join VAAC on May 22 at 12:30 PM for our Friday Community meeting, featuring special guest Hakim Crampton. Hakim Crampton is a Lyrical Educator, Hip Hopologist, Justice Advocate, Author, Consultant, Healing Centered Practitioner,…
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Protect Voting Access: Sign the #HandsOffMIVote Open Letter
Proposals requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote continue to advance at both the state and federal level. These policies are being framed as election security measures, despite repeated findings that noncitizen voting is extremely rare. In practice, these proposals could create additional barriers for eligible voters who may not have immediate access…
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Voting Rights Art Pop-Ups Continue In Ferndale
Community members will have more opportunities to contribute pieces to a growing Voting Rights Art Installation exploring voting, democracy, barriers, and civic participation in Ferndale next week. Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), in partnership with Indivisible Metro Detroit, are hosting additional community pop-ups where participants can create personal art pieces connected to their experiences,…
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Michigan Lawmakers Reintroduce Michigan Voting Rights Act Amid Ongoing Voting Access Debates
Michigan lawmakers have reintroduced the Michigan Voting Rights Act in both the Michigan Senate and Michigan House as statewide and national debates around voting access, election administration, and voter eligibility requirements continue. Supporters are advancing the package amid growing legal and political challenges to federal voting rights protections, including the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision…
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Local DPOC Resolutions Continue Advancing as Michigan Voting Rights Act Is Reintroduced
Local governments across Michigan continue advancing resolutions opposing documentary proof of citizenship requirements as organizing efforts expand into additional communities statewide. This week, the Inkster City Council, Delta Township Board, and Canton Township Board unanimously passed resolutions opposing the SAVE Act and proposed Michigan ballot initiative efforts that would create additional documentation requirements for voters.…
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CPR’s 15th Annual Legislative Education Day Comes to Lansing on June 16
Citizens for Prison Reform will host its 15th Annual Legislative Education Day on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the Capitol Lawn in Lansing. This year’s theme is “Building Bridges to a Safer Michigan: Advancing Justice, Supporting Families, and Strengthening Communities.” For 15 years, CPR’s Legislative Education Day has brought…
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New Report Examines Conditions and Long Sentences for Women in Michigan Prisons
A new report highlighted by the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) examines the experiences of women serving long prison sentences in Michigan and the disproportionate harms many continue to face while incarcerated. The report focuses on women serving life and long-term sentences, many of whom are survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, trauma, and abuse…
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Federal Appeals Court Hears DOJ Push for Michigan’s Unredacted Voter Rolls
A federal appeals court heard arguments this week in an ongoing lawsuit over the U.S. Department of Justice’s attempt to obtain Michigan’s full, unredacted voter file, including private voter information such as Social Security number information. The case stems from a 2025 request by the DOJ seeking voter roll data from Michigan and multiple other…