Category: Documentary Proof of Citizenship Proposals
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BREAKING NEWS: ACVM Proposal Will Not Appear on Michigan’s November Ballot
The question is now settled for Michigan voters: the Americans for Citizen Voting-Michigan constitutional amendment will not appear on the November 3 ballot. On September 3, the Michigan Supreme Court denied ACVM’s request to overturn the Board of State Canvassers’ decision and order the proposal onto the ballot. This resolves the remaining state court challenge…
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UPDATED: ACVM Proposal Remains Uncertified After U.S. Supreme Court Denial, Michigan Supreme Court Now Ends Ballot Challenge
UPDATE: September 3, 2026 at 10:30pm EST. The question is now settled for the November election. The Michigan Supreme Court has denied ACVM’s request to overturn the Board of State Canvassers’ decision and order the proposal onto the ballot. The ACVM constitutional amendment will not appear on Michigan’s November 3 ballot. Read our new update…
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ACVM Proposal Not Certified for November Ballot After State Canvassers Deadlock
The Americans for Citizen Voting-Michigan constitutional amendment is not currently certified for Michigan’s November ballot after the bipartisan Board of State Canvassers deadlocked on the proposal Monday, August 24. The meeting lasted nearly seven hours as Board members reviewed disputed petition signatures one by one and considered arguments from both the campaign supporting the proposal…
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Bureau of Elections Finds ACVM Petition Short of Required Signatures; Final Review Set for August 24
Michigan’s Bureau of Elections has recommended that the Americans for Citizen Voting-Michigan petition be found insufficient to qualify for the November ballot because it did not meet the required signature threshold. Americans for Citizen Voting-Michigan, or ACVM, is seeking a constitutional amendment that would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote and…
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Oakland County Becomes Fifth Michigan County to Oppose Documentary Proof of Citizenship Ballot Initiative
On Thursday, July 16, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted 11-6 to pass Resolution #2026-6651, opposing a proposed Michigan constitutional amendment that would require eligible voters to provide additional documents, such as a passport or certified birth certificate, to register to vote and would eliminate the current option to register using a driver’s license.…
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What Documentary Proof of Citizenship Requirements Could Cost Michigan Voters
The federal SAVE America Act passed the U.S. House in February 2026 and remains pending in the Senate. It is not currently law. If enacted, it would require voters to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a passport, naturalization certificate, or certain combinations of a birth certificate and government-issued identification, when registering to…
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Help Pass Local Resolutions Opposing Documentary Proof of Citizenship Requirements
Local governments across Michigan are continuing to pass resolutions opposing documentary proof of citizenship requirements and other proposals that would add new barriers to voter registration and voting. Now, coalition partners are asking community members to help bring these resolutions to more cities, townships, and counties. A coalition of nearly 50 nonpartisan organizations is encouraging…
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Local Resolution Campaign Update: New Communities Join Effort Opposing SAVE Act and Documentary Proof of Citizenship Proposals
The campaign to pass local resolutions opposing the SAVE Act and documentary proof of citizenship proposals continues to grow across Michigan. These resolutions reflect concerns that documentary proof of citizenship requirements could create new barriers for eligible voters while placing additional burdens on election officials. Communities across the state are considering resolutions in response to…
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Ingham County Passes Resolution Opposing SAVE Act and Documentary Proof of Citizenship Proposal
Local governments across Michigan continue taking action in opposition to documentary proof of citizenship requirements and in support of Michigan’s current election system. On Tuesday evening, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners overwhelmingly passed a resolution opposing the federal SAVE Act and the proposed Michigan ballot initiative that would require documentary proof of citizenship to…
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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.…