Voting Rights

Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and the fundamental right upon which all our civil liberties rest. The ACLU works to protect and expand Americansʼ freedom to vote.

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Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and the fundamental right upon which all our civil liberties rest. The ACLU works to protect and expand Americansʼ freedom to vote.

Through litigation and advocacy, the ACLU is fighting back against attempts to curtail an essential right in our democracy, the right to vote. ​In 2018, we successfully made strides to modernize the state’s voting system through passage of Proposal 3, a historic expansion of voting rights that made access to the ballot easier and more secure for millions of citizens. In 2022, we were part of the Promote the Vote coalition, which successfully passed Proposal 2 - a follow-up to the success of 2018 that once again put key voting rights directly in the Michigan Constitution.

If you have a problem voting, try calling your city or township clerk or the Michigan Bureau of Elections: (800) 292-5973. You can also report the issue to the ACLU of Michigan: email votingrights@aclumich.org or call (313) 578-6800.

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State Voting Rights Acts Face Final Days to Pass Before Project 2025 Undermines Voters Nationwide 

DETROIT  - Today, state and national civil and voting rights experts rang the alarm bells with less than six weeks left until Donald Trump and the Project 2025 agenda takes control. The Legal Defense Fund (LDF), Campaign Legal Center (CLC), ACLU of Michigan, and the New Jersey Institute for Social J
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ACLU Celebrates Historic Win for Reproductive Rights: Thank You, Michigan, for Passing Proposal 3, Reproductive Freedom for All

DETROIT – The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (ACLU) celebrates the passage of Proposal 3, a historic victory that makes Michigan the first state in the nation to pass an affirmative citizen-led constitutional amendment that guarantees the right to abortion.
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ACLU Thanks Michigan Voters for Protecting Democracy with the Passage of Proposal 2, Promote the Vote 2022

Issue Areas: Voting Rights
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ACLU Unveils Unique Billboard Urging Michiganders to Vote Yes on Prop 3 to Keep Abortion Legal

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Feb 29, 2024

Signature Gathering for Ballot Initiatives

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Mar 24, 2023

Local Control Over the Detroit City Charter

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Jan 12, 2023

Deadline for Absentee Ballots

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Jan 26, 2021

Absentee Voting Rights in Flint and Detroit