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Mail Voting Executive Order Update: Public Comments to USPS Still Needed by July 2
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A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail voting, but public comments on the related USPS proposed rule are still due by July 2. Nothing has changed about absentee voting in Michigan, and coalition partners are continuing to encourage voters and organizations to submit comments supporting secure, accessible mail voting.
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Help Bring Local Resolutions Opposing Documentary Proof of Citizenship Requirements to More Michigan Communities
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Coalition partners are asking community members to help bring local resolutions opposing documentary proof of citizenship requirements to more Michigan cities, townships, and counties. Current outreach includes Oakland County, Southfield, Genesee County, Muskegon County, Saginaw County, Westland, Sterling Heights, and other communities where residents can help contact local leaders or attend public meetings.
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Michigan Voting Rights Act Call to Action: Contact Your State Representative
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The Michigan Voting Rights Act has passed the Michigan Senate and now moves to the Michigan House. VAAC encourages Michigan residents to contact their state representative and ask them to support Senate Bills 961 through 964, then fill out the Voters Not Politicians form so partners can track outreach to House offices.
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Voting Rights Art Project Continues: Southgate Photos and July 18 Hamtramck Pop-Up
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Take a look at artwork created during our recent Voting Rights Community Art Project pop-up at Urbanrest in Ferndale, then join us on July 18 in Hamtramck to help create a community installation that will be exhibited at ArtPrize 2026 in Grand Rapids.
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Voting Rights Art Installation Pop-Ups and ArtPrize 2026 Exhibition
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VAAC and Indivisible Metro Detroit continue our community-created Voting Rights Art Installation with upcoming events in Ferndale and Hamtramck. We are excited to announce that our community-created pieces from the project will also be featured as part of an ArtPrize 2026 exhibition in Grand Rapids!
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Juneteenth Events Across Southeast Michigan: Where VAAC Will Be and Other Community Gatherings
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Juneteenth events continue across Southeast Michigan this week, including cookouts, cultural programs, community celebrations, and conversations about voting rights and civic participation. VAAC will be at select events providing voter education and voter registration resources, and this roundup also includes additional community events shared for readers looking for ways to gather and connect.
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Michigan Senate Passes the Michigan Voting Rights Act
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The Michigan Voting Rights Act is moving to the Michigan House. VAAC encourages Michigan voters to contact their state representative and ask them to support and pass the bill, which is intended to strengthen protections against voting discrimination and barriers to fair representation.
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USPS Ballot Mail Proposal: Nothing Has Changed for Michigan Voters, Public Comment Open Through July 2
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The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a new rule tied to President Trump’s election executive order that could expand its role in processing ballot mail. While the proposal and related lawsuits continue moving through the courts, nothing is changing for Michigan voters right now. Mail voting remains a secure and effective option under current law,…
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Washtenaw Civic Engagement Mental Health Gathering
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VAAC is co-sponsoring the Washtenaw Civic Engagement Mental Health Gathering on Monday, June 22, in Ann Arbor. The free event will include a documentary screening, mental health resources, nonpartisan civic engagement information, community dialogue, and a conversation with Selma Foot Soldiers Alice Moore and Denise Holt.
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Today’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting on June 12: Understanding the Michigan Voting Rights Act & The Fight for Fair Representation
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With the Michigan Voting Rights Act back in the spotlight and major voting rights cases moving through the courts, what could these developments mean for Michigan communities? Join VAAC today for a conversation featuring Ben Gardner of All Voting Is Local on fair representation, voting access, and the questions shaping the 2026 election cycle.
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VAAC Joins Detroit Silence the Violence Events to Share Voting Rights Information
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VAAC participated in two Detroit Silence the Violence events over the weekend, sharing voter education, voter registration assistance, and civic education resources with community members. At both events, VAAC reminded residents that many Michiganders remain eligible to vote even if they have a record, unstable housing, no Michigan ID, or other barriers.
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Local Resolution Campaign Update: New Communities Join Effort Opposing SAVE Act and Documentary Proof of Citizenship Proposals
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Local efforts opposing documentary proof of citizenship proposals continue to expand across Michigan. Communities are introducing resolutions, new outreach opportunities are emerging, and residents can take action through public comment, local advocacy, and statewide volunteer efforts. Read on to learn where support is needed and how to get involved.
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