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Momentum Continues as Local Documentary Proof of Citizenship Resolutions Advance
Local governments continue taking action in opposition to documentary proof of citizenship requirements and in support of Michigan’s current election system. These proposals would require people to provide specific citizenship documents, such as a passport or birth certificate, in order to register to vote, creating new barriers for eligible voters. In Michigan, voters choose our…
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HB 4765 Passes Michigan House — What Comes Next and Ways to Get Involved
The Michigan House has passed HB 4765, a bill that would require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote.The bill now moves to the Michigan Senate and has not yet become law. These kinds of proposals are presented as common-sense enforcement. In practice, they could block over 700,000 Michigan citizens from registering and voting.…
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Join VAAC This Friday For Our Community Meeting: Black Maternal Health Week
From Black girls to Black mothers and caregivers, civic power shapes our health, safety, and futures. Our VAAC Friday Community Meeting is happening today in recognition of Black Maternal Health Week. Black maternal health is a real issue in our communities, shaped by decisions being made every day. Access to care, safe housing, economic stability,…
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Play, Learn, and Connect at the Detroit Pistons Social Impact Summit
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) will be at the Detroit Pistons Social Impact Summit on Saturday, April 11, creating an interactive civic engagement experience where people can learn, play, and connect around voting rights and access. This event connects to the priorities of Second Chance Month and Fair Housing Month and brings together a…
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More Community Voting Rights Art Installation Pop-Ups
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), in partnership with Indivisible Metro Detroit, is hosting a series of community pop-ups where participants contribute to a collaborative Voting Rights Art Installation. We’ve already held two pop-ups, with more people showing up at each one. Participants are creating pieces, inviting others in, and building momentum as the installation…
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Where You Can Find VAAC This Month: Capitol Day, Detroit Pistons Social Impact Summit, Black Maternal Health Week Events
VAAC will be out in the community and across the state in April, connecting with residents, sharing resources, and building civic power. Capitol Day 2026 On Wednesday, April 29, VAAC will be in Lansing alongside Michigan United, Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan, Black Voters Matter, and partners from across the state for Capitol Day 2026.…
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Claim Your I.D., Claim Your Power Clinic
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) and Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (MLCVEF), in partnership with the Michigan Department of State (MDOS), invite the community to get a Michigan state ID, renew your ID or driver’s license, or take care of other Secretary of State services on-site. Access to a valid ID is…
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Momentum Continues as Kalamazoo County and Meridian Township Pass Resolutions
Local governments are passing resolutions opposing documentary proof of citizenship requirements and affirming support for the state’s current election system. On Tuesday, April 7, both the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners and Meridian Township adopted resolutions addressing the proposed ballot initiative that would require documentary proof of citizenship to register and vote. These actions add…
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Update: Legal Challenges Filed Against Executive Order Targeting Mail-In Voting
Since last week’s Executive Order targeting mail-in voting, multiple lawsuits have been filed in response to the order. A coalition of civil rights and voting rights organizations, including Common Cause, the League of Women Voters, the NAACP, the League of United Latin American Citizens, and Mi Familia Vota, has filed suit to block the order,…
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Community Voting Rights Art Installation Pop-Ups
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), in partnership with Indivisible Metro Detroit, has been hosting a series of community pop-ups where people can contribute to a collaborative Voting Rights Art Installation. Community members are invited to create small pieces that combine written reflections and visual expression about voting rights in the United States. Participants are…