-
Anuncio del Simposio del Proyecto Estado Carcelario 2025
/
The Voting Access for All coalition is excited to share an important event for those passionate about criminal-legal reform. On March 29th, 2025, the Carceral State Project Symposium 2025 will take place at the Trotter Multicultural Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This day-long event will delve into the historical and contemporary challenges of harsh criminalization, surveillance, and incarceration
-
Llamado urgente a la acción: protejamos el derecho al voto: opongámonos a la HJR B ahora
/
Protect Voting Rights: Oppose HJR BAt the Voting Access for All Coalition, we fight to ensure returning citizens, formerly incarcerated individuals, and justice-impacted communities have full and equal access to their right to vote. House Joint Resolution B (HJR B) threatens this mission by requiring documentary proof of citizenship (e.g., passports or birth certificates) to
-
MI-CEMI y VAAC presentan: Una conversación sobre el poder del lenguaje – Únase a nosotros
/
VAAC has welcomed Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration as a special guest at our weekly coalition meeting next Friday, March 7th to discuss their Impact Language Glossary—a powerful tool for reframing narratives and ensuring dignity in advocacy. This conversation will explore how person-centered language can challenge harmful stereotypes, shift public attitudes, and build a
-
Acción urgente: ¡Llame a su representante estatal para votar NO en HJR B!
/
At Voting Access for All Coalition, we work every day to ensure that returning citizens, formerly incarcerated individuals, and justice-impacted communities have full access to their right to vote. House Joint Resolution B (HJR B) threatens that right by imposing unnecessary barriers to voter registration—particularly harming the communities we serve. What is HJR B? If
-
Proyectos de ley de reforma del jurado presentados en Michigan: lo que necesita saber
/
Big news for jury reform in Michigan! A package of Democratic-led bills has been introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives aimed at making the jury system more fair and accessible. What’s in the Bills? 📌 HB 4091 – Centralizes the jury selection process to ensure more consistency and fairness across the state.📌 HB 4092
-
¿Quieres entender mejor el proceso legislativo? ¡Empieza aquí!
/
At Voting Access for All Coalition, we believe that knowledge is power—especially when it comes to understanding how laws are made and how to engage in advocacy effectively. If you’ve ever wondered how a bill becomes a law in Michigan or how to track legislation, these resources will help you navigate the process with confidence.
-
Ayude a documentar el impacto de las políticas federales en Detroit
/
The Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights at Wayne State University, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University, has launched The Beacon Project—a critical effort to track the impact of federal policies on communities in Detroit. Over the past several years, executive orders and policy decisions have reshaped funding, hiring practices, and diversity programs across
-
Entendiendo la reincidencia: seminario web con Prison Policy Initiative
/
At Voting Access for All Coalition, we believe in second chances, fair narratives, and policy solutions that support successful reentry. Too often, discussions about recidivism are driven by misleading statistics and fear-based rhetoric rather than the real experiences of people returning home from incarceration. That’s why we’re excited to invite you to a webinar on
-
El MDOC está filmando cacheos corporales: ¡exija el fin de esta práctica invasiva ahora!
/
Our friends at the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) have brought this deeply disturbing and unlawful violation to our attention: MDOC is recording strip searches, a blatant breach of dignity, privacy, and the law. We are sharing their urgent call to action below and urge you to join us in taking immediate steps to help end this abusive practice. Corrections
-
Día de la Empatía en Michigan: Unámonos por el cambio
/
Mark your calendars! On Sunday, March 2, from 10 AM – 3 PM, we’re coming together at 6531 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, for Michigan’s Day of Empathy—a powerful gathering focused on eradicating poverty, transforming mental health, and ensuring housing for all. We’re proud to join our friends at Silent Cry, the Michigan Collaborative to End
-
Avanzan los proyectos de ley de defensa de los jóvenes: una victoria para la justicia juvenil
/
Great news! Today, Michigan took a critical step toward stronger legal protections for young people in the justice system. The Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee voted 5-0 to advance Senate Bill 081, which, along with House Bill 4070, will ensure that the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) can set statewide standards for
-
Michigan HJR-B: Un ataque directo al derecho al voto
/
La HJR-B de Michigan es una política peligrosa y antidemocrática que impide el acceso legítimo al voto, a pesar de que nuestro sistema electoral ya está protegido contra el fraude.
ES 
EN