Category: Voting Rights
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The Supreme Court Stripped Away Key Protections in the Voting Rights Act, Putting Fair Representation At Risk
On Wednesday, April 29, in Louisiana v. Callais, the Supreme Court cleared the way for politicians to draw voting maps that weaken the political power of Black voters and other communities of color, making it far more difficult to challenge those maps in court. Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act was one of the…
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Hands Off MI Vote Open Letter: Add Your Name
We are sharing the full #HandsOffMIVote Open Letter below. This is a statement from Michigan voters pushing back against efforts to add unnecessary barriers to voting through more paperwork, more confusion, and more restrictions on people who are already eligible to vote. Add your name and stand with Michigan voters pushing back against efforts to…
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Update: Michigan Attorney General Moves to Permanently Block Executive Order Targeting Mail-In Voting
On April 27, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel moved to permanently block the Executive Order targeting mail-in voting, continuing Michigan’s role in challenging the order in court. 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…
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Voting Rights Art Pop-Ups: From Voice to Expression in May
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), in partnership with Indivisible Metro Detroit, is continuing a series of community pop-ups to build a collaborative Voting Rights Art Installation in May. This project creates space for voice, expression, and reflection on what voting means in our lives. At a time when voting rights are being challenged and…
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Capitol Day 2026: VAAC Heads to Lansing with Statewide Partners on April 29
On Wednesday, April 29, Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) will be in Lansing for Capitol Day 2026 alongside Michigan United, Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan, Black Voters Matter, Mothering Justice, and partners from across the state. This statewide day of action brings community members together to engage directly with lawmakers on issues including voting…
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Lansing Passes MI Democracy Resolution as HB 4765 Advances in Michigan
Local governments across Michigan continue taking action in opposition to documentary proof of citizenship requirements and in support of the state’s current election system. On Monday evening, the Lansing City Council unanimously passed a MI Democracy Resolution opposing these requirements. Community members showed up, stayed late into the evening, and made sure their voices were…
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What Happened in Wayne County — What’s Actually Going On
Recent national headlines have focused on a demand from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for Wayne County’s 2024 election ballots and materials. There’s an important detail that has gotten lost in some of the coverage: The DOJ requested these records from the wrong office. In Michigan, local clerks run elections and maintain election records,…
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Next Community Voting Rights Art Installation Pop-Up This Saturday
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. The next event is this Saturday, April 18th from 4-6pm at Samastah Yoga in Ferndale. Community members are invited to create small pieces that…
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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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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…