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ACLU to Host an Event on Cash Bail Legislation
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The ACLU Oakland-Macomb regional team is hosting an event onΒ Wednesday, March 9th from 7:00 – 8:00 pm to learn more about cash bail legislation, where it stands, and what we can do to make sure it becomes law in 2022.Β Special Guest ACLU Senior Staff Attorney Phil MayorΒ will be speaking aboutΒ his work litigating bail-related lawsuits in
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Ballot Initiative Legal Training for Non-Profits
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Ballot initiatives on a range of issues have begun collecting signatures to gain access to the Novemeber ballot. Interacting with these efforts can be tricky for non-profits. On March 11, 2022 from 10-11 am, an on-line training session will be held featuring Michigan attorney, Mark Brewer. He will discuss all of the legal intricacies of
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Safe & Just Michigan “Day of Empathy” Set for March 22, 2022
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Join Safe & Just Michigan for the 6th Annual Day of Empathy event which will be held on March 22, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Speaker’s Library at the Michigan Capitol. Those not comfortable attending in-person can participate on-line. Contact info@safeandjustmi.org for more information The Day of Empathy is a national
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Juvenile Life Without Parole Bills May Soon See Action
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Sponsors say bills may move in spring S.B. 848 β 851 seek to abolish life sentences without parole for crimes committed by individuals under the age of 18 in Michigan. This legislation would instead designate a maximum prison sentence of 60 years, with the possibility for parole review after 10 years in prison. Currently, 25
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Conversation with Percy Glover
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Percy Glover was recently interviewed by Voyage ATL. Check out the interview here. Percy is one of our VAAC leaders focused on Jail Voting Outreach. Percy has also written a book which you can purchase. Contact him at percy.glover@outlook.com. Today weβd like to introduce you to Percy Glover. Hi Percy, itβs an honor to have
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VAAC Needs YOU!
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Our dedicated volunteers are the backbone of everything we do at VAAC. Together, we’ve accomplished a lot. Our successes in 2020 and 2021 have inspired us to set even bigger goals for 2022. We want to reach more jails, more communities, and spread our message all across the state. And with your help, we can
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Prison Gerrymandering Training Sessions Announced
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The Redistricting Data Hub (RDH) is pleased to announce two new trainings on Prison Gerrymandering, in partnership with Brianna Remster and Rory Kramer of Villanova University. These trainings are inspired in part by their research on the process of reallocating incarcerated populations in Pennsylvania. They are currently extending that work to analyze the impact of
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VAAC Member Spotlight: Percy Glover
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As an active member of the Voter Access for All Coalition, Percy Glover offers expertise that is invaluable in the expansion of Vote by Mail in Jailβs programming as well as the implementation of jail voting in Michigan. His partnership with grassroot groups and non-profit organizations alike have inspired more robust voter turnout among eligible
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Michigan is one of only six states with no policy for Good Time or Earned Time Credits. Because of our 100% Truth in Sentencing law and the lack of a Good Time policy, incarcerated individuals in Michigan serve approximately 126% of their minimum sentence or 6.5 years on average. Consequently, we are #1 in the country
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WLNS News Segment on Prison Gerrymandering Features VAAC’s Danny Jones
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In December of 2021 when the Michigan Citizens Independent Redistricting Commission (MICRC) was deciding how to redraw the legislative district maps for Michigan, this story and video appeared on WLNS.com. It features an interview with VAAC’s Chairperson, Danny Jones. Watch it here or read the article below. Have you ever heard of prison gerrymandering? Hereβs
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Strong Women Warriors Table of Perseverance
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The Grand Rapids Chapter of A. Philip Randolph Institute recently hosted a panel discussion as part of their Black History Month Virtual Community Conversation program. Watch the recording from the February 15th Facebook Live event HERE. Hear our sisters as they share their stories of the obstacles and challenges theyβve overcome, what theyβve learned from
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Drawing The Line: Film Screening and Roundtable Discussion Feb 24
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EMU is hosting a screening of Drawing the Line: Inside the Fight to End Prison Gerrymandering, followed by a roundtable discussion.
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