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.

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

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

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!

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.

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.

National Voter Registration Day is the perfect time to register to vote or check your voter registration. #VoteReady #MIVoting #NationalVoterRegistrationDay

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!

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

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

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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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...

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

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

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/

Vote today! Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 🗳️ #MIVoting

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.

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،

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.

Democracy doesn’t begin in Lansing or Washington. It begins in our communities.

Democracy doesn’t begin in Lansing or Washington. It begins in our communities.

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.

Mark your calendar with the key dates for the August 4 Primary Election.🗓️ #MIVoting

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.

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...

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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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.

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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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.

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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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

Thank you to the Michigan Senate for passing the Michigan Voting Rights Act!

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