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Michigan Chronicle: Court Strikes Down Mississippi’s Lifetime Voting Ban as Unconstitutional
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From an August 6th, 2023 Michigan Chronicle article by Ebony JJ Curry In a landmark ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit declared that the Mississippi Constitution’s Section 241, which imposed a lifetime voting ban on individuals with certain felony convictions even after they’ve served their sentences, is in violation of the…
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Prison Policy Initiative Report: Releasing people pretrial doesn’t harm public safety
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Ending or limiting the use of monetary bail has become an increasingly common criminal legal system reform across the country. Reformers and researchers have long supported such measures, but opponents — including district attorneys, police departments, and the commercial bail industry — often claim pretrial reform puts community safety at risk. We put these claims…
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Back to School Pop-Up & School Supply Giveaway in Detroit
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Principles of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Levon Johnson and Inspiring Women’s Greatness presents Back to School Pop-Up & School Supply Giveaway on August 26, 2023 from 12-4pm Outside Event! Community Event! Vendors Wanted! Bring your own table and chairs ( $65Vendor Fee if you bring your own table & chairs, $75 Vendor Fee with…
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Michigan Justice Advocacy Announces Good Time Signature Campaign
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Michigan Justice Advocacy us excited to announce the official start of the Good Time Ballot signature collection campaign! We have a new website containing a training video to help everyone learn how to fill out the ballot petition signature sheet. Once you finish watching the video, you will take a short quiz which will help…
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MI-CEMI Seeking Program Coordinator
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Are you someone who has seen the harms of mass incarceration first-hand? Are you committed to bringing people together to make a change? Apply now! MI-CEMI holds a unique role with the network of groups working to make change in Michigan’s criminal legal system. Our members are grassroots organizations, policy advocates, social service nonprofits, faith-based…
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Automatic Expungement in Michigan FAQ Available from Safe and Just Michigan
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The state of Michigan implemented an automated expungement system on April 11th, 2023. The impact of this new law is still being felt throughout the state, but many still have questions about how this new law impacts them personally. Please review and share the resource below! Download>> Auto Expungement FAQ 07262023 The post Automatic Expungement…
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The Nation Outside MI Works Survey Is Live! They Want to Hear From You!
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Calling all formerly incarcerated individuals! We’ve got some exciting news! 👏 Nation Outside has partnered with Michigan Works! Association and Public Policy Associates to enhance workforce development services for formerly incarcerated individuals 🗣and they want to hear from YOU! Help shape reentry employment services by taking this confidential survey. Nation Outside wants to hear about your reentry challenges,…
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August 2023 Pull Over Prevention and Mutual Aid Fair
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Pull Over Prevention will provide free car repair of lights, tires, and fluids to prevent interactions with law enforcement. This event will also feature free food from FedUp Ministries. Pet Pals Mutual Aid will also be presenting distributing free pet supplies, and we will also have a variety of snacks and COVID safety supplies. Childcare…
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Good Time Crepes and Conversations
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Now is the time to aggressively push collective community actions for Good Time Legislation.You are invited to attend Good Time Crepes and Conversations: Paths Towards Transforming Michigan’s Prisons. This event, hosted by Amani Sawari, Michigan United and Good Time will include spoken word, live music, fresh crepes and beverages. (Paid tickets include food.) Date/Time: July 29th 6-9…
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The Truth About Voting Access in Metro Detroit
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Join Detroit Visibility Power on Wednesday, July 26th at 10 am on Zoom for a briefing about our new report: Improving Voting Accessibility for Detroit Voters with Disabilities. In November 2022, DDP teamed up with The Carter Center to audit 261 Detroit & Metro Detroit polling locations for accessibility. This audit, the largest of its…
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Sign On to Support Michigan Fair Chance Housing Act
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Nation Outside and the Vera Institute request your support for the Fair Chance Access to Housing Act. This legislation removes barriers to housing for people with conviction histories in Michigan. Please fill out the form (link below) to sign the support letter for the Fair Chance Access to Housing Act. Organizations and individuals are welcome to…
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End Mass Incarceration: Pass Bail Reform Legislation
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Ask your lawmakers to take action on bail reform. Michigan’s bail system is badly broken. It is a key driver of mass incarceration and disproportionately impacts Black and Brown people. On any given day, over half of Michigan’s jail population – about 8,000 people presumed innocent but who can’t afford bail – remain locked behind…
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