As Michigan moves deeper into the 2026 election cycle, major legal and political fights over voting rights and representation are continuing across the country and here at home.

From ongoing challenges connected to the federal Voting Rights Act to court cases that could reshape representation for Black communities and other historically marginalized voters, these developments could directly affect how communities access the ballot, challenge discrimination, and build political power.

At the same time, conversations continue around the Michigan Voting Rights Act (MIVRA) and what stronger state-level voting protections could look like in Michigan. Earlier this month, Michigan lawmakers reintroduced the Michigan Voting Rights Act amid broader statewide and national debates around voting access, representation, and election policy.

Many people are hearing pieces of these conversations online or through headlines without clear information about what these legal developments actually mean, who they affect, or what could change moving forward.

Join Voting Access For All Coalition (VAAC) on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM EST at bit.ly/VAACFridays for a community conversation focused on breaking these issues down in clear and accessible language.

This meeting will cover:

• An overview of the Michigan Voting Rights Act (MIVRA)
• Recent federal voting rights developments
• Understanding Louisiana v. Callais and fair representation
• How these legal challenges could impact Michigan communities
• Voting access, districting, language access, and representation
• Community discussion, questions, and next steps heading into the 2026 elections

The outcomes of these legal fights could affect representation, voting access, districting, and how communities are able to participate in public life.

VAAC Friday meetings bring together directly impacted people, advocates, organizers, and community members from across Michigan to learn, connect, and stay informed about the issues affecting our communities.

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Many people are surprised to learn that individuals detained in Michigan county jails while awaiting arraignment, trial, or sentencing remain eligible to register to vote and vote by absentee ballot. Yet confusion around eligibility, limited access to information, and gaps in local systems often prevent eligible voters from participating in elections.

In the article, Davenport discusses the barriers many eligible voters face while detained, the importance of civic education and voter registration inside jails, and the work underway to expand jail voting access across Michigan.

The piece also highlights examples of how collaboration between advocates, election officials, sheriffs, and community organizations can help ensure eligible voters are not excluded from the democratic process simply because they are detained.

Jail voting remains a growing area of focus for VAAC’s work as the organization continues partnering with local officials, directly impacted leaders, and community organizations to expand access to voter registration, absentee voting, and civic education for eligible voters across Michigan.

Read the full article on the Michigan Voices Substack: Justice for Jail Voters

To learn more about VAAC’s jail voting work and how to get involved, visit:

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The resolution recognizes the contributions returning citizens make to Detroit as parents, caregivers, workers, entrepreneurs, artists, advocates, mentors, faith leaders, and community builders. It also acknowledges the role that successful reentry plays in supporting family stability, economic opportunity, public safety, and stronger communities.

The resolution has been submitted to the Detroit City Council and is awaiting further consideration.

If adopted, the resolution would:

• Recognize the third Saturday in June as Returning Citizens and Detroit Second Chance Day in the City of Detroit

• Honor the contributions of returning citizens to Detroit’s civic, cultural, social, and economic life

• Encourage residents, businesses, faith communities, educational institutions, labor organizations, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies to support restoration, opportunity, and successful reentry

• Recognize returning citizens as valued members of the Detroit community whose experiences, leadership, talents, and service help shape the future of Detroit

• Commend JustUsNow and its community partners for their leadership in establishing and sustaining Returning Citizens Day

The resolution also recognizes that 2026 marks the Third Annual Returning Citizens Day celebration in Detroit, bringing together residents, families, employers, advocates, faith leaders, service providers, elected officials, and community organizations in recognition of the positive impact returning citizens have on communities throughout the city.

This year’s Returning Citizens Day celebration will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Spirit Plaza, located at 2 Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit.

The event will feature community resources, vendors, food trucks, music, speakers, and opportunities for community members to connect while celebrating the accomplishments, leadership, resilience, and contributions of returning citizens.

Voting Access For All Coalition will be participating in this year’s event by providing voter education and voter registration information for eligible community members.

Returning citizens are directly impacted by decisions made by elected officials at every level of government. Access to civic education and voter registration helps ensure that people returning home have opportunities to participate in public life and engage with issues affecting their families and communities.

VAAC encourages community members to attend Returning Citizens Day and join in recognizing the leadership, resilience, and contributions of returning citizens across Detroit.

Full Resolution Text

The following resolution was submitted to the Detroit City Council by VAAC Executive Director Angela Davenport and is awaiting further consideration by the Council.

CITY OF DETROIT

DETROIT CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND HONORING

RETURNING CITIZENS AND DETROIT SECOND CHANCE DAY

WHEREAS, the City of Detroit recognizes the dignity, resilience, leadership, and contributions of returning citizens who strengthen families, neighborhoods, workplaces, faith communities, and civic life throughout our city; and

WHEREAS, returning citizens contribute to the social, cultural, civic, and economic vitality of Detroit as parents, caregivers, workers, entrepreneurs, artists, advocates, mentors, faith leaders, and community builders; and

WHEREAS, Detroit has long been a city defined by perseverance, determination, and transformation, and returning citizens embody these values through their commitment to rebuilding lives, supporting families, serving communities, and creating opportunities for future generations; and

WHEREAS, successful reentry promotes public safety, family stability, economic opportunity, and stronger communities while demonstrating the power of restoration, healing, and second chances; and

WHEREAS, communities across the nation and the State of Michigan have recognized the importance of second chances through proclamations, resolutions, and initiatives that acknowledge the dignity, value, and potential of formerly incarcerated individuals; and

WHEREAS, Returning Citizens Day was established through the leadership of JustUsNow and community partners to celebrate the accomplishments, leadership, resilience, and contributions of returning citizens and to promote restoration, opportunity, and community healing throughout the City of Detroit; and

WHEREAS, 2026 marks the Third Annual Returning Citizens Day celebration in Detroit, bringing together residents, families, employers, advocates, faith leaders, service providers, elected officials, and community organizations in recognition of the positive impact returning citizens have on our communities; and

WHEREAS, the continued growth and success of Returning Citizens Day reflects the importance of honoring returning citizens and recognizing their essential role in building a stronger, more inclusive Detroit; and

WHEREAS, the Detroit City Council recognizes that returning citizens are not defined by past involvement with the criminal legal system, but by their humanity, leadership, resilience, contributions, and commitment to strengthening our city;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Detroit City Council hereby formally recognizes and honors the Third Saturday in June of each year as Returning Citizens and Detroit Second Chance Day in the City of Detroit; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Detroit City Council encourages residents, businesses, educational institutions, faith communities, labor organizations, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies to participate in activities that celebrate the achievements and contributions of returning citizens and support restoration, opportunity, and successful reentry; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Detroit City Council recognizes returning citizens as valued members of the Detroit community whose experiences, talents, leadership, and service help shape the future of our city; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Detroit City Council commends JustUsNow and its community partners for their leadership in creating and sustaining Returning Citizens Day and for their ongoing efforts to support, uplift, and advocate for returning citizens throughout Detroit; and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be presented to JustUsNow in recognition of the Third Annual Returning Citizens Day celebration and in honor of all returning citizens whose resilience, leadership, and contributions continue to strengthen the City of Detroit.

Adopted by the Detroit City Council this _____ day of ____________________, 2026.

Sponsored By: __________________________________

Co Sponsored By: _______________________________

Attested By: ___________________________________
Detroit City Clerk

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These events can help people address barriers connected to criminal records, suspended driver’s licenses, outstanding warrants, housing access, and other challenges that often impact employment, mobility, and long-term stability.

Pontiac Expungement Fair | June 7

A free expungement fair will take place in Pontiac on Saturday, June 7. Community members can receive information and support related to the expungement process and available legal resources.

Pre-registration is required, click here to register.

Event information:
https://votingaccessforall.org/events/pontiac-expungement-fair/

Ingham County Expungement Clinic & Housing Resource Fair | June 13

The Ingham County Expungement Clinic and Housing Resource Fair will take place Friday, June 13.

The event will include expungement assistance along with housing resources and community support services.

Event information:
https://votingaccessforall.org/events/ingham-county-expungement-clinic-housing-resource-fair/

Expungement Fair in Jackson | June 14

An expungement fair will take place in Jackson on Saturday, June 14, providing assistance and information for individuals seeking to clear eligible criminal records.

Click here to check eligibility.

Event information:
https://votingaccessforall.org/events/expungement-fair-in-jackson/

Expungement Fair in Detroit | June 28

A Detroit expungement fair is scheduled for Saturday, June 28 and will connect attendees with legal and community resources related to the expungement process.

Click here to check eligibility.

Event information:
https://votingaccessforall.org/events/expungement-fair-in-detroit/

Road to Restoration Events

The Michigan Department of State’s Road to Restoration program is also continuing across the state this summer.

Road to Restoration events are not expungement clinics. These events focus specifically on helping eligible residents address issues related to suspended driver’s licenses, including payment plans, guidance through the reinstatement process, and connections to legal support.

June Road to Restoration events are scheduled in:

• Big Rapids | June 10, 2026
• West Branch | June 11, 2026
• Battle Creek | June 24, 2026

More cities and dates are also planned later this summer and fall.

Click here for the full Road to Restoration schedule available through the Michigan Department of State.

Access to transportation, employment, housing, and legal support all affect a person’s ability to fully participate in community life. These events can provide important information, resources, and next steps for people navigating those systems.

Detroit Michigan Warrant Clinic | October 24

A Detroit warrant clinic will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Butzel Family Recreation Center, 7737 Kercheval St. in Detroit.

According to the event flyer, the clinic will address traffic and misdemeanor warrants and will include live DJ entertainment, food, children’s activities, and community resources. Organizers state that attendees can take care of outstanding traffic and misdemeanor warrants “without the risk of arrest.”

The event is hosted in partnership with Our Own Wall Street and several community organizations, including Voting Access For All Coalition (VAAC).

For more information email:
info@ourownwallstreet.org

Access to transportation, employment, housing, and legal support all affect a person’s ability to fully participate in community life. These events can provide important information, resources, and next steps for people navigating those systems.

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Several Juneteenth events are coming up across Metro Detroit in June, including community gatherings, cultural celebrations, organizing spaces, film screenings, and opportunities to connect with others.

For those unable to attend events in person, virtual programming is also available this year, offering additional ways to participate in conversations about history, democracy, and community action.

Michigan United Juneteenth 2026: Resistance Summit | June 12

Michigan United will host a Resistance Summit on Friday, June 12 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church in Westland.

The summit will focus on sustainable social change, voter protection, community power, reproductive rights, and collective action.

Register now: https://www.mobilize.us/mipeoplecampaign/event/955440/

Michigan United Annual Juneteenth Cookout | June 13

Michigan United’s annual Juneteenth Cookout will take place Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Maheras-Gentry Park in Detroit.

The day begins with a Breakfast and Building Bridges panel discussion from 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM, followed by the cookout at noon.

Register now: https://www.mobilize.us/mipeoplecampaign/event/955440/

Michigan United Celebration of Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. | June 17

Michigan United will host a Juneteenth gathering honoring the life and work of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. on Wednesday, June 17 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Liberty Temple Baptist Church in Detroit.

The event will include reflections from people impacted by his work and those who knew him.

Register now: https://www.mobilize.us/mipeoplecampaign/event/928114/

Three Marches, Two Sisters, One Bridge | June 18

When You Vote, I Win will host the premiere of Three Marches, Two Sisters, One Bridge on Thursday, June 18 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Southfield Parks and Recreation Building, 26000 Evergreen Road in Southfield, on the north end of the Southfield Municipal Complex.

The documentary centers two Selma activists and their connection to the fight for voting rights.

Tickets are available now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/three-marches-two-sisters-one-bridge-tickets-1988878675658

DABO Detroit Juneteenth Palooza | June 19

DABO Detroit will host its first-ever Juneteenth Palooza: Parade and Concert on Friday, June 19.

The free event will begin with a parade at 10:00 AM, starting at Livernois and Grand River and ending at Prairie and Grand River. A concert will follow at 12:00 PM featuring BIG CHUCK, InsprHER, HORUS, and CYE PIE.

The event will also include free food, giveaways, music, and community celebration.

Event information:

The People’s Toolkit: Juneteenth in the 250th Year of U.S. Democracy, Part II | June 19

The People’s Toolkit gathering will take place Friday, June 19 at 11:00 AM on Zoom.

This virtual event connects the history of voter suppression and racial terror to the systems communities are still navigating today. The program is designed to move participants from awareness to application through history, lived experience, practical tools, and community discussion.

The online format also provides an opportunity for people across Michigan and beyond to participate, including those who may not be able to attend in-person Juneteenth events.

Register and join: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rhj80PyeTVSUKfEGAe4etA#/registration

When You Vote, I Win Juneteenth Cookout | June 19

When You Vote, I Win will host its second annual Juneteenth cookout on Friday, June 19 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Pebble Creek Park in Southfield.

The event is part of the organization’s Juneteenth programming connected to the Three Marches, Two Sisters, One Bridge documentary premiere.

Event information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/three-marches-two-sisters-one-bridge-tickets-1988878675658

Our Own Wall Street Juneteenth “Harlem Nights” Gala | June 19

Our Own Wall Street will host its 2026 Juneteenth “Harlem Nights” Gala on Friday, June 19 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

The gala will bring together Juneteenth, Black excellence, legacy, wealth, and freedom through a Harlem Renaissance theme.

Location:
8324 Woodward Ave
Second Floor at the corner of East Euclid
Detroit, MI 48202

Tickets are available now: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML48FBDNNZGJH/checkout/IVL4ZMQQG5BMN3DS67NIXSKV

8th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit Freedom Weekend: The Liberation Link Up | June 19

Black Leaders Detroit will host The Liberation Link Up on Friday, June 19 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Marygrove Conservancy as part of the 8th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit Freedom Weekend.

The event will include music, community gathering, performances, and celebration during Detroit’s Juneteenth weekend.

Register now: https://jubileeblockparty.wixsite.com/website

8th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit Freedom Weekend: Jubilee on the Block | June 20

Jubilee on the Block will take place Saturday, June 20 from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM along the Dexter Corridor in Detroit.

The event is part of the 8th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit Freedom Weekend and will feature vendors, performances, community organizations, food, music, and activities throughout the day. Voting Access For All Coalition (VAAC) will be on site providing voter education and voter registration resources for community members interested in learning more about voting rights and civic participation.

Register now: https://jubileeblockparty.wixsite.com/website

These events reflect different traditions, conversations, and ways communities across Detroit are gathering to celebrate Juneteenth, Black history, culture, organizing, and liberation.

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According to the Michigan Department of State (MDOS), the change is being implemented to comply with updates to Michigan election law enacted in 2023.

Michigan voters approved automatic voter registration through a constitutional amendment in 2018. Since 2019, eligible residents completing qualifying transactions at Secretary of State branch offices have been automatically registered to vote when applying for or renewing a driver’s license or state ID. Eligible residents between the ages of 16 and 17½ are automatically preregistered to vote.

Only U.S. citizens are eligible for automatic voter registration or preregistration.

What Is Changing?

Eligible residents who complete a qualifying transaction at a Secretary of State branch office will continue to be automatically registered or preregistered to vote at the time of their transaction.

The change is that newly registered voters will now receive a letter in the mail that includes:

• Confirmation of their voter registration or preregistration
• A prepaid return envelope
• A pre-addressed opt-out form

Individuals who do not wish to remain registered may return the form by mail. Upon receiving the completed form, the Michigan Department of State will remove the registration from the Qualified Voter File and notify the individual’s local clerk.

What Is Not Changing?

Automatic voter registration remains in effect in Michigan.

Eligible residents completing qualifying Secretary of State transactions will still be automatically registered or preregistered to vote unless they choose to opt out through the process established in state law.

Voters may also continue to cancel their voter registration at any time by submitting a written request to their city or township clerk.

The Michigan Department of State also publishes monthly information about automatic voter registration and preregistration through the Bureau of Elections.

As election procedures continue to evolve, understanding how voter registration works can help voters make informed decisions and avoid confusion when receiving election-related mail.

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According to the proposal, state election officials would be required to provide USPS with lists of voters who have requested absentee or mail ballots before those ballots are mailed. The proposed rule would direct USPS to use those lists when processing ballot mail for federal elections.

Under the proposal, states would have to provide USPS with a list of voters who requested mail ballots at least 30 days before ballots are sent. USPS would then be directed not to deliver ballots to voters whose names do not appear on those lists. States would also be permitted to submit updated voter information after the initial list is provided.

The proposal would give USPS a role in determining whether some mail ballots can be delivered. Traditionally, USPS has been responsible for delivering election mail and providing guidance to election officials on mail processing, ballot design, and delivery timelines, while state and local election officials administer elections and determine voter eligibility and ballot distribution.

The proposed rule follows President Trump’s March 2026 executive order addressing voter eligibility verification, mail ballot procedures, and election administration. Among other provisions, the order directs federal agencies to take actions related to election administration and mail voting.

Legal Challenges Continue

Just one day before USPS published the proposed rule, a federal district court judge in Washington, D.C., denied requests for preliminary injunctions blocking portions of the executive order.

The court did not rule on whether the executive order is lawful. Instead, the judge found that because the challenged policies had not yet been implemented, the plaintiffs had not demonstrated a risk of immediate harm necessary to obtain preliminary relief.

Additional legal challenges remain active. A separate case brought by 23 states and the District of Columbia is continuing in federal court, and voting rights organizations have also challenged portions of the executive order.

Why This Is Important

Mail voting remains a significant part of election administration across the country. According to data highlighted in a recent Campaign Legal Center briefing, nearly one-third of Americans voted by mail in the 2024 general election, accounting for more than 48 million votes.

At this time, the proposed rule does not change how voters cast absentee ballots in Michigan or elsewhere. The proposal is not yet final, and voters can continue using existing absentee voting procedures under current state law.

Several legal challenges to the executive order and related actions remain ongoing. Courts have not yet ruled on whether the proposed changes are lawful, and questions about implementation and federal authority remain unresolved.

VAAC encourages absentee voters to use secure ballot drop boxes whenever possible. Returning a ballot through an official drop box allows it to be delivered directly to election officials and avoids relying on mail delivery timelines.

Michigan voters can contact their local clerk or visit the Michigan Department of State website to find ballot drop box locations and learn more about absentee voting options. Find the “Your voter information” and click on “Where are my ballot drop boxes?” to enter your information to locate your drop box locations.

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VAAC Executive Director Angela Davenport was joined by VAAC ambassadors Blake Lindsey and Richard Dyer Bey, both formerly incarcerated activists, along with community advocate Veronica Taylor, Faith In Action’s Eileen Hayes, and Nation Outside’s Rick Speck.

The visit was organized at the invitation of Johnell Allen Bey and focused on voter eligibility, absentee voting, voting rights, and civic participation for individuals detained in the jail who remain eligible to vote under Michigan law.

Over the course of the two days, the team registered more than 80 voters.

Many people detained in Michigan county jails remain eligible to vote because they are awaiting trial and have not been convicted and sentenced. Yet voting access inside jails is often inconsistent or nonexistent without intentional systems in place. Eligible voters can face barriers including limited access to voter information, delays in jail mail systems, absentee ballot coordination issues, and lack of communication around eligibility and voting procedures.

During the visit, the team also witnessed firsthand the Genesee County Clerk’s commitment to helping ensure eligible voters are not forgotten simply because they are detained. Conversations focused not only on voter registration, but also on the infrastructure and coordination required to support jail voting access in practice.

The office’s willingness to engage around absentee ballot access, voter education, logistics, and the broader expansion of jail voting efforts offered an example of how local election officials, sheriffs, advocates, and community organizations can work together to strengthen participation for eligible voters who are often overlooked in the democratic process.

VAAC extends a special thank you to Genesee County Clerk/Register of Deeds Domonique Clemons for the office’s partnership and support in helping make this effort possible.

The visit also created space for conversations about how elections, local government, and public policy affect the daily lives of detained individuals, their families, and their communities.

VAAC continues to support jail voting efforts across Michigan through civic education, absentee ballot assistance, voter registration, and collaboration with clerks, sheriffs, advocates, and directly impacted community members working to expand access for eligible voters.

To see more photos from the visit, stop by VAAC’s Facebook and Instagram pages and show some love to the post highlighting the team’s work inside the Genesee County Jail.

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Organizers turned in the petitions during the Board of State Canvassers meeting in Lansing on Wednesday, May 27.

The campaign, spearheaded by Voters Not Politicians and coalition partners across Michigan, spent the past several months organizing petition drives, volunteer canvassing efforts, and public outreach events statewide. Voting Access For All Coalition (VAAC) participated in the signature collection effort through petition circulation, community outreach, and public education connected to the campaign.

According to reporting from Michigan Advance, the proposed initiative would ban campaign spending by regulated utilities and certain state contractors.

Michigan law requires at least 446,198 valid signatures for a statewide ballot initiative to move forward.

Over the course of the campaign, volunteers and organizers gathered signatures at neighborhood events, festivals, public meetings, community centers, and other public spaces throughout Michigan. Throughout the spring, MMOP organizers also held “MOP Up Michigan” events and volunteer canvasses leading up to the petition submission deadline.

If enough signatures are validated, the proposal could advance to the Michigan Legislature. Lawmakers would then have the option to adopt the proposal directly or allow it to move forward to the statewide ballot.

Watch the livestream of the signature submission here.

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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 register to vote.

The resolution passed by a vote of 12-1. Commissioner Thomas Morgan sponsored the resolution. Commissioner Maiville voted against the measure, while Commissioners Schafer and Ruest were absent.

Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting, provided public comment, contacted commissioners, and helped with outreach efforts leading up to the vote.

Supporters of these local resolutions continue raising concerns that documentary proof of citizenship requirements would create barriers for eligible voters by requiring documents such as passports or birth certificates in order to register to vote.

State and federal law already prohibit non-citizens from voting. Advocates and local leaders have raised concerns that these proposals would instead create additional hurdles for eligible voters, including people who have changed their names, moved frequently, experienced housing instability, recently returned home from incarceration, or face challenges accessing required documentation.

Ingham County now joins a growing list of local governments that have passed resolutions opposing documentary proof of citizenship requirements, including:

• Wayne County Board of Commissioners
• Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners
• Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners
• Detroit City Council
• Lansing City Council
• Pontiac City Council
• Ypsilanti City Council
• Meridian Township
• Inkster City Council
• Canton Township Board
• Delta Township Board

Please take a moment to thank Commissioner Thomas Morgan for sponsoring the resolution, along with the commissioners who voted in support of it.

Sign Up to Help Pass Local Resolutions

Organizing efforts continue in communities across Michigan, and additional volunteers are needed to help connect with local leaders and support outreach efforts.

Many community members have already begun working with elected officials interested in sponsoring resolutions. To help coordinate this work, avoid duplication, and expand outreach into additional communities, organizers have created a sign-up form for supporters interested in helping advance local resolutions.

The form also includes a running list of counties, cities, and townships that have already passed resolutions.

Click here to sign up using the Google Form.

Current Action Items

Southfield City Council

Please email Council President Charles Hicks at chicks@cityofsouthfield.com and ask Southfield City Council to bring the resolution forward for a vote at its next meeting.

Southfield has an opportunity to join Pontiac, Detroit, Lansing, Inkster, and other communities that have already taken action.

Genesee County Board of Commissioners

Please email Board Chair Dale Weighill at dweighill@geneseecountymi.gov and ask the Genesee County Board of Commissioners to bring the resolution forward for a vote at its next meeting.

Genesee County has an opportunity to join Ingham, Wayne, Washtenaw, and Kalamazoo counties in taking action on this issue.

Westland City Council

Please email Council President Mike McDermott at mmcdermott@cityofwestland.com and ask Westland City Council to bring the resolution forward for a vote at its next meeting.

Westland has an opportunity to join Wayne County, Detroit, Canton Township, Inkster, and other communities that have already passed resolutions opposing documentary proof of citizenship requirements.

Community turnout, public comment, relationship-building, and direct outreach continue shaping how local leaders respond to these proposals.

When residents show up, share their experiences, and stay engaged with local government, they help build civic power and influence decisions that affect communities across Michigan.

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