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Value of the Vote Event in Detroit
When You Vote – I Win presents a Value of the Vote event on June 2, 2024 at 12:30 pm at The Historic Little Rock Baptists Church, 9000 Woodward Ave. in Detroit. This session will discuss the importance of casting your ballot and provide updates on the new Michigan voting laws.
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RALLY FOR REFORM Set for 6/25/24
SAVE THE DATE for Criminal Justice Legislation Reform Coalition’s RALLY FOR REFORM Bring JUSTICE to the Legal System JOIN US IN LANSING AS WE AMPLIFY OUR VOICES FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM By joining us, you help amplify the demand for change and show our elected officials that we are united in our call for justice.…
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Voter Empowerment Town Hall
Join us 12-2pm on June 1st for an in-person 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 at 867 S. Blvd E. in Pontiac, as we discuss critical issues related to voting and how it empowers our voices and communities. The Voter Empowerment Town Hall in Oakland County will explore the crucial role of voting in empowering all communities,…
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Election Integrity Webinar: Ensuring Trust at the Local Level
Our democracy thrives on the principle of free and fair elections. It is the cornerstone of our society, the mechanism through which we, as citizens, exercise our most fundamental right—the right to vote. However, this right is only meaningful if we can trust in the integrity of the electoral process. As cosponsors of the upcoming…
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Do you know how Michigan’s new election laws may impact you?
Thanks to the passage of Proposal 2 in 2022 and new election laws in 2023, Michiganders have new voting rights. Join us to learn about the new laws! Wednesday, May 29, 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Zoom Featured Speaker: Nomi Nancy Joyrich, Organizer for Michigan UU Social Justice Network and Michigan Director of Jews for a Secular…
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Public Safety Roundtable, a community webinar with Rep. Stephanie Young
June 3, 2024 • Public Safety Roundtable, a community webinar. Plan on joining State Rep. Stephanie Young and special guests on Monday, June 3, from 5-6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82172977017 Call: (312) 626-6799Webinar ID: 821 7297 7017We have a full roster of guests, including:– Michigan State Police Director…
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Most incarcerated people will return home; the Census Bureau should count them there
Using an incarcerated person’s last known home address when redistricting gives the most accurate picture of where they reside. by Aleks Kajstura, May 14, 2024 from the Prison Policy Initiative Download our one-pager for a quick summary of the evidence that shows incarcerated people return home after their release. Incarcerated people return to their home…
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Redistricting Updates from VNP
The Headlines This week the MICRC heard Voting Rights Act and partisan fairness analysis on the 33 draft map configurations. They also named several map variations with (at times controversial) bird names. We expect the commission to narrow the options next week, and we will work with partners and bring you our analysis. There are…
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Minnesota ends prison gerrymandering
With Governor Tim Walz’s signature, the state is the latest to reject the Census Bureau’s flawed and outdated way of counting incarcerated people. May 20, 2024 Originally published Minnesota ends prison gerrymandering to the Prisoners of the Census Blog. On Friday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed HF 4772 — an omnibus elections policy bill —…
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Washtenaw County Expungement Fair Set for May 17, 2024
For information about upcoming expungement fairs, please visit Nation Outside. Pre-registration for the event on May 17th, 2024 now closed. While walk-ins will be accepted on a limited basis, individuals traveling from long distances should be aware that this event is primarily designed to assist individuals in determining their eligibility for expungement under Michigan Law…
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The Second Look Movement: A Review of the Nation’s Sentence Review Laws
From our friends at the Sentencing Project Legislation authorizing judges to review sentences after a person has served a lengthy period of time has been referred to as a second-look law. Today, The Sentencing Project released a new report, “The Second Look Movement: A Review of the Nation’s Sentence Review Laws,” highlighting the evolution and…
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Citizens for Prison Reform Call to Action
From our friends at Michigan Citizens for Prison Reform: What better thing to do than to write a new quick reminder to Speaker Tate and Governor Whitmer? And remind them that we are still waiting for them to take action on SB493 and allow the House Government Operations Committee to hold a hearing. If you…
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