Category: Voting Rights
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Pontiac Resolution Advances as Public Comment Actions Launch Across Michigan
The Pontiac City Council has unanimously passed a resolution opposing a statewide ballot initiative that would require proof of citizenship and photo ID to vote. Public Comment Takeovers are pushing local governments to act on similar resolutions that have stalled. If you are able to help in these areas, your voice is needed. Statewide Action…
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Voting Rights Art Installation Continues Across Michigan
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), in partnership with Indivisible Metro Detroit, launched the first in a series of Voting Rights Art Installation pop-ups this week, bringing community members together to reflect on what voting means in their lives. The first gathering created space for people to share personal stories, perspectives, and experiences through written…
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Wayne County Passes Resolution Opposing the Michigan SAVE Act
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners has passed a resolution opposing documentary proof of citizenship requirements for voting, becoming the latest local government to take action on what advocates are calling the Michigan SAVE Act. The resolution passed by a 12–1 vote and reflects growing concern across Southeast Michigan about proposals that would require voters…
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Local Governments Continue Advancing Resolutions Opposing Documentary Proof of Citizenship Proposal
Local governments across Michigan are continuing to advance resolutions opposing a Michigan version of the SAVE Act, the proposed ballot initiative that would amend the Michigan Constitution to require documentary proof of citizenship to register and vote. This week brought several developments related to the proposal. Americans for Citizen Voting held a press conference announcing…
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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 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 encouraged…
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Local Governments Continue Advancing Resolutions Opposing Documentary Proof of Citizenship Proposal
Local governments across Michigan are continuing to advance resolutions opposing a Michigan version of the SAVE Act, the proposed ballot initiative that would amend the Michigan Constitution to require documentary proof of citizenship to register and vote. This week brought several developments related to the proposal. Americans for Citizen Voting held a press conference announcing…
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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 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 encouraged…
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Three Efforts Moving to Require Proof of Citizenship for Voting
Across the country and here in Michigan, several efforts are advancing that would require voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship in order to register to vote, and in some cases could require voters to re-register using those documents. For many people, these records can be difficult to locate, time-consuming to obtain, or costly to…
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Local Governments Continue Opposing Documentary Proof of Citizenship Proposal
Local governments across Michigan continue to take action in response to the proposed ballot initiative that would amend the Michigan Constitution to require documentary proof of citizenship to register and vote. So far, three jurisdictions have passed resolutions opposing the proposal: Detroit City CouncilWashtenaw County Board of CommissionersYpsilanti City Council Each resolution affirms support for…
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Supporting Michigan’s Election Officials and Election Workers – Virtual Day of Action Today!
As part of our participation in the Michigan Election Protection Program, Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) is joining partners across the state to highlight the work of Michigan’s election officials and election workers. Several years ago, an organization called Michigan Fair Elections filed a Freedom of Information Act request for Detroit’s 2020 absentee ballots,…