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Voting Rights Restoration
A democracy that is truly of, by, and for the people must extend the right to vote to all its citizens. Common Cause is pushing back against laws that disenfranchise and disempower millions of Americans every year.
Felony disenfranchisement, or the practice of denying currently and formerly incarcerated citizens their right to vote, creates a class of people who are subject to the laws of this country without a say in how they are governed. These laws are Jim Crow era relics, originally created to uphold white supremacy by stripping Black Americans and other citizens of color of their right to be heard. Restrictions currently vary from state to state, and Common Cause is working across the country to uproot this broken and unjust system with Voting Rights Restoration reforms.
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Thank Michigan Senators for Passing the Michigan Voting Rights Act!
Thank you for your leadership in passing the Michigan Voting Rights Act (MVRA), a landmark bill that will ensure no Michigander is discriminated against at the ballot box. Your commitment to safeguarding our democracy and protecting the right to vote for all eligible citizens is deeply appreciated.
This legislation marks a significant step forward in making sure every voice is heard in Michigan’s elections, regardless of race, ability, or language barriers.
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TELL HOUSE LAWMAKERS: Pass the Michigan Voting Rights Act!
The Michigan Voting Rights Act (MVRA) has passed the State Senate, bringing us closer to securing voting rights for every Michigander! This victory is a testament to the dedication and advocacy of supporters like you. However, our work isn’t done yet. To make sure this crucial legislation reaches the governor’s desk and becomes law, we need to pass the MVRA in the House. The Michigan Voting Rights Act will: Strengthen legal protections by providing new...
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Senate Passage of Michigan Voting Rights Act An Important First Step
A statement from Common Cause Michigan after the Michigan State Senate passed the Michigan Voting Rights Act today. The set of bills now move to the House for passage.
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Michigan Becomes First State to Register People to Vote as They Leave Prison
Today, Michigan became the first state to automatically register people to vote as they leave prison. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into law House Bill 4983 requiring Michigan’s secretary of state to coordinate with the Department of Corrections to register people upon their release from prison as part of an expansion of the state’s automatic voter registration (AVR) program.