Press Releases

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Jul 30, 2026

Voting Rights Advocates: Statewide Early In-Person Voting for August 4 Primary Election Set to End

Statewide in-person early voting for the August 4 Primary Election runs through August 2. Early in-person voting is available because Michiganders voted in 2022 to expand voting rights, making voting more accessible while ensuring that elections remain safe, fair, and accurate.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Jul 30, 2026

ACLU Raises Concerns, Wants Answers About Michigan’s Use of AI to Determine Food Benefits for Low-Income Families

DETROIT – In a letter to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), the ACLU of Michigan (ACLU) raises concerns about the department’s reported use of artificial intelligence to evaluate eligibility for the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP).
Jul 24, 2026

Voting Rights Groups: Flawed Documentary Proof of Citizenship Policy Would Prevent Eligible Michiganders from Casting a Ballot

Today, the Michigan Board of Elections released the 1,000-signature sample submitted by the American Citizens for Voting–Michigan campaign, which is advocating to place a measure on the November ballot that would decimate voting rights in Michigan.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Jul 21, 2026

Voting Rights Advocates: Statewide In-Person Voting for August Primary Election Set to Begin

Thanks to Michiganders establishing early voting in Michigan, voters statewide can begin casting their ballots in-person this week for the August 4 Primary Election. Early in-person voting begins statewide on July 25 and continues through August 2 and is just one of the ways Michigan is leading the country on voting accessibility.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Jul 16, 2026

Voting Rights Advocates Respond to President Trump’s Attempt to Sow Doubt in Our Elections

President Trump’s desperate diatribe this evening was another pathetic attempt to sow doubt in our elections and undermine our democracy. We’ve seen this show before. Fortunately, our elections and democracy do not belong to any politician. They belong to the people.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Jul 15, 2026

ACLU of Michigan Applauds Michigan Supreme Court Ruling That Police Can’t Deceive Suspects into Waiving Their Right to an Attorney

The ACLU of Michigan applauds the Michigan Supreme Court’s decision that police can’t trick suspects into waiving their Miranda rights, which include the constitutional right to remain silent and the right to a lawyer.
Jul 7, 2026

ACLU Applauds Michigan Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Marijuana Use by People on Probation

The ACLU of Michigan (ACLU) applauds the Michigan Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling that state court judges cannot automatically bar people on probation from possessing or using marijuana as long as they follow other applicable Michigan laws.   
Jun 30, 2026

ACLU of Michigan’s Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Transgender Athletes

While we are deeply disappointed with the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling today regarding transgender athletes and the impact it will have on transgender athletes across the country, it does not mean that Michigan school districts are required to ban transgender girls from playing sports.
Issue Areas: The Nancy Katz & Margo Dichtelmiller LGBTQ+ Project
Jun 16, 2026

Michigan Senate Passes Crucial State Voting Rights Act to Prevent Racial Discrimination in Voting

The Michigan State Senate today passed the Michigan Voting Rights Act (MIVRA), taking a major step towards enacting state-level protections for voters against discrimination in elections.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights