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ACLU of Michigan

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Defending civil liberties in Michigan since 1959. The ACLU of Michigan has offices in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing. aclumich.org

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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This November, Proposal 1 asks Michigan voters whether to open our state to a constitutional convention -- and a potential rewrite. Vote NO on Proposal 1 on or before November 3.
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Politicians don’t run our elections -- people like Grand Rapids City Clerk Joel Hondorp and hundreds of other clerks across Michigan do. Politicians don’t run our elections -- people like Grand Rapids City Clerk Joel Hondorp and hundreds of other clerks across Michigan do.
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Mark your calendar with the key dates for the November 3 General Election. Absentee ballots are officially out – check your mailboxes, as eligible Michigan voters can vote in person with their absentee ballot through Election Day. #MIVoting #Election2026
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Join us for a virtual townhall on the growing threat of mass surveillance in Michigan on October 1st from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/5xye9myj
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Our windows got a little refresh -- and we’re making our message impossible to miss: Elections belong to the people! Learn your voting rights at aclumich.org!
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
In Flint, community members came together at our Power and Purpose training ready to learn, connect, and prepare for the work ahead -- whether that means how to be a poll worker, sharing the power of voting with others, or making sure their communities are ready for November.
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of culture, community, resilience, and the countless contributions Hispanic and Latino people have made to our shared history. We celebrate Hispanic and Latino communities and remain committed to protecting the rights and freedoms that belong to us all.
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
National Voter Registration Day is the perfect time to register to vote or check your voter registration. #VoteReady #MIVoting #NationalVoterRegistrationDay
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Thinking about interning at the ACLU of Michigan? Our Summer 2026 intern Vansh Kapoor says you shouldn’t be on the fence! And good news: applications for our Summer 2027 legal internships are open now! Apply today at aclumich.org/careers!
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Our Power & Purpose Training is a free, high-impact, one-day experience designed to give you the tools to organize, mobilize, and lead in this critical moment. Visit the link to join us in Flint on September 19: tinyurl.com/36vp9wee
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Across Michigan, minor encounters with local police are becoming gateways to immigration detention, deportation, and families being torn apart. “...Unfortunately, for a lot of agencies, it is just standard practice,” said ACLU of Michigan Staff Attorney Ramis Wadood. bit.ly/4cRbTn6
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How local police help power Trump’s deportation machine
Cooperation with federal immigration authorities isn’t new. But it has been supercharged since 2025.
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
You shouldn’t have to wonder whether the government is watching every time you drive to work, attend a protest, visit a doctor, or simply go about your day. But Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) can create a detailed record of where people go and when. Hear more: wng.org/podcasts/the...
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
POV: You spend your summer interning at the ACLU of Michigan and leave with new skills, new experiences and plenty of stories to tell. Summer 2027 Legal Internship applications are open! Apply here: tinyurl.com/3trktr5x
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Today is Poll Worker Recruitment Day! Serving as a poll worker is one of the most effective ways to support elections — you’ll hand out ballots, greet voters, and help clerks ensure a safe and secure election. Sign up today and help your neighbors vote: tinyurl.com/y3pvr927
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
We're hiring a Communications Strategist! This role works closely with colleagues across the Communications, Legal, and Political departments to create and execute media strategies and support digital strategy. To apply, visit our website: www.aclumich.org/careers/
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Vote today! Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 🗳️ #MIVoting
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
En todo el estado, los secretarios locales, su personal y los trabajadores electorales se esfuerzan por garantizar que toda persona con derecho a voto pueda emitir su voto y que cada voto sea contado.
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
في جميع أنحاء الولاية، يبذل مسؤولو الانتخابات المحليون مع طواقم عملهم، والعاملون في المراكز الانتخابية جهودًا كبيرة لضمان تمكين كل ناخب مؤهل من الإدلاء بصوته– واحتساب كل صوت. يتولى مسؤولو الانتخابات المحليون مهمة توظيف أفراد من المجتمع المحلي للعمل في مراكز الاقتراع،
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Local election officials across Michigan – like Portage City Clerk Erica Eklov – work to make sure polling places are accessible, with tools and accommodations that help voters with a wide range of disabilities and accessibility needs cast their ballot.
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Democracy doesn’t begin in Lansing or Washington. It begins in our communities.
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Democracy doesn’t begin in Lansing or Washington. It begins in our communities.
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Across the state, local clerks, their staff, and election workers work hard to make sure every eligible voter can cast a ballot – and every vote is counted.
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Mark your calendar with the key dates for the August 4 Primary Election.🗓️ #MIVoting
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Communities across the country have been torn apart by ICE’s horrific detention practices. If someone in your community has been held in detention, they may be entitled to a bond hearing, which gives them a chance to be released while their immigration case continues.
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
As we usher in our 250th year as a nation, we must remember that democracy can only survive if we fight for it - together. Here are a few ideas to get you started: www.aclumich.org/publication...
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Ideas for Taking Action - ACLU of Michigan
As we usher in our 250th year as a nation, we must remember that democracy can only survive if we fight for it - together. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
The government should never get to decide which protected ideas or performances people are allowed to experience. As debates around drag performances continue in communities across Michigan, it's important to remember that the First Amendment protects speech the government may not like.
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Opposing legal experts agree: Drag in public spaces is protected First Amendment speech
A small group of men held signs and used an amplified sound system to sing hymns and cajole attendees at the Owosso Pride Festival May 30. Across the river, two women and a man held homemade signs …
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Across Michigan, automated license plate readers (ALPRs) are collecting vast amounts of information about where people go, when they go there, and how often. And as AI makes these systems more powerful, the amount of data being collected and analyzed will only grow.
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Michigan Drivers Already Tracked By Hundreds Of Police Cameras. AI May Soon Know More Than Just Your License Plate
Concerned about Big Brother? Michigan lawmakers are moving to put guardrails on a growing surveillance network before artificial intelligence makes it
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
We’ve always had obstacles. And we’re still here. Stand up. Be vocal. People need to know who you are. You’re not alone – there are so many people who understand, who support, who fight alongside you. Find resources at ProtectTransYouthMichigan.org #YouBelong #TransRights #WeWontBeDivided
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Thank you to the Michigan Senate for passing the Michigan Voting Rights Act!
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Just because the parade is over doesn’t mean we’re done celebrating. Here are a few of our favorite moments from this year’s Motor City Pride parade -- a day filled with joy, community, glitter, and a whole lot of love. #pride #pridemonth #motorcitypride2026
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
We celebrate Pride by honoring the trans community and the courage it takes to live an authentic life. We will not allow trans attacks to distract or divide us, but will fight to protect and expand trans rights now, and always.
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Don’t ever let anyone tell you who you are. You know yourself better than anyone. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong, know this – there's a place for you, and it’s waiting. Visit protecttransyouthmichigan.org for resources! #BeYourself #LGBTQYouth #ProtectTransYouth
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Pride is a celebration of LGBTQ+ joy, resilience, and community. It is also a reminder that the fight for equality, dignity, and freedom continues. This month and every month, we celebrate LGBTQ+ communities and continue the work of protecting the civil liberties and human rights of all people.
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Join us in calling on Congress to act now to protect our immigrant friends and neighbors, who ICE has ripped away from their families and communities, and are enduring this cruel system: tinyurl.com/4ecey886
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Real change starts with people. Coming together. Getting organized. Taking action. Our next Power & Purpose Training is happening June 13 in Traverse City, and we want you there! Sign up here: tinyurl.com/h8fmwuhe
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
ACLU-MI applauds today’s federal appeals court decision holding that ICE is illegally detaining immigrants without access to bond hearings. Read the full press release and decision here: www.aclumich.org/press-relea...
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Thank you to all the clerks who worked on Michigan’s May 5th election to ensure every eligible voter’s vote was counted and to keep our elections safe and secure.
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Here’s what you need to know to vote today in the May 5 Election.🗳️ #MIVoting
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Tuesday, May 5 is Election Day! Find out if there is an election in your community at MI.gov/vote 🗳️ #MIVoting
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Access to the courts is a fundamental right. The Michigan Supreme Court has strengthened protections against arrest for people – including immigrants -- required to attend state court, helping ensure everyone can safely access the justice system. That’s a win for a stronger democracy.
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
A win for voters -- and for our democracy. A Michigan court has rejected a GOP-backed lawsuit that sought to strip voting rights from the spouses and children of U.S. service members stationed overseas. State law says these people can have their voices heard.
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
This week, our team testified in support of legislation that would finally put limits on ALPRs -- high-speed cameras that track where you go, when you go, and store that data on millions of people who have done nothing wrong. Voice your support here: tinyurl.com/mr5pyyj4
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is demanding Wayne County turn over its 2024 ballots and other material – citing false claims of voter fraud, claims that have been debunked repeatedly. Read the full story from Michigan Advance: tinyurl.com/37e2zzxc
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Michigan House passes controversial voter ID bill along party lines • Michigan Advance
The Republican-controlled Michigan House passed legislation on Tuesday to establish stricter voter identification rules through the chamber in a party-line vote, with all Republicans present voting fo...
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Read the full statement here: www.aclumich.org/press-relea...
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
In Kalamazoo, city leaders declined a federal grant for new police officers after raising concerns about the conditions attached - including requirements to allow communication with federal immigration authorities and comply with executive orders. Read the full story: tinyurl.com/3atb3kx2
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Kalamazoo rejects $1.25M in police funding over federal immigration rules
The grant would have allowed Kalamazoo to hire 10 additional police officers. However, the money came with 39 conditions from the Department of Justice.
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Oakland County leaders approved a new pilot program to deploy drones, even as residents and advocates raised questions about how the technology could be used and who it could impact. Read the full story: tinyurl.com/msc5z83e
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Oakland County drone vote: Safety versus privacy?
The drone contract intersects with residents’ privacy concerns and worries that the drones will be used by federal authorities for immigration enforcement.
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
What if you had to show a passport or birth certificate just to register to vote? That’s what MI House Bill 4765 would require -- adding new barriers for eligible voters, even though it’s already illegal for non-citizens to vote.
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Our Power & Purpose Training is a free, high-impact, one-day experience designed to give you the tools to organize, mobilize, and lead in this critical moment. Visit the link to join us in Kalamazoo on April 25: tinyurl.com/yvdktn5z
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ACLU of Michigan @acluofmichigan.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (ACLU) issued the following statement in response to today’s release of a new report by Detroit Disability Power (DDP), which details their findings after assessing Election Day polling locations in seven southeast Michigan counties last year.
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