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  • VAAC Community – We’re Back! Join Our First Meeting of 2025!

    VAAC is back with our first Community Meeting of 2025! We’re excited to kick off the year with a crucial discussion on Michigan’s legislative landscape and its impact on our work, led by policy consultant Tony Gant, who will share key insights and updates. Join us TODAY, Friday, January 31, at 12:30 PM, as we reconnect,…

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  • Urgent Action: Call Your State Representative to Vote NO on HJR B!

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    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…

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    Jury Reform Bills Introduced in Michigan: What You Need To Know

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    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…

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  • Want to Better Understand the Legislative Process? Start Here!

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    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.…

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  • Help Document the Impact of Federal Policies in Detroit

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    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…

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  • Understanding Recidivism: Webinar with Prison Policy Initiative

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    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…

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  • MDOC is Filming Strip Searches – Demand an End to This Invasive Practice Now!

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    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…

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  • Michigan’s Day of Empathy: Unite for Change

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    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…

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  • Youth Defense Bills Move Forward: A Win for Juvenile Justice

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    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…

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  • Michigan HJR-B: A Direct Attack on Voting Rights

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    Michigan’s HJR-B is a dangerous and anti-democratic policy. It impedes legitimate access to vote, despite the fact that our voting system is already secure from fraud.

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  • Stop the SAVE Act

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    Congressional Republicans have introduced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a dangerous and unnecessary anti-voter bill that would make it significantly harder for eligible American voters to register and cast their ballots—regardless of their party affiliation. The SAVE Act would impose new, burdensome voter ID requirements and mandate in-person registration, effectively disenfranchising millions of…

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  • MI-CEMI 2025 Legislative Bill Tracker

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    Folks, the Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration has posted their Bill Tracker for the 2025-2026 legislative session. This is an excellent way to keep up on legislative progress for bills related to criminal justice reform.

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  • Michigan Statewide Violence and Incarceration Prevention Learning Community discusses Diversion

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    Are you an organizer or practitioner working to advance community-based public safety solutions? Whether you’re focused on alternative emergency responses, violence intervention, police accountability, or harm reduction, this session is for you! Join our friends for Season Two of the Michigan Statewide Violence and Incarceration Prevention Learning Community as they explore Diversion—a vital approach to keeping people…

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