08/07/2026
On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law. Its passage followed years of organizing, sacrifice, and resistance by Black Americans demanding an end to racial discrimination in voting.
Sixty-one years later, the Voting Rights Act remains law, but its protections have been severely weakened. In April, the Supreme Court’s 6–3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais sharply narrowed Section 2, making it much harder to challenge election maps that dilute the voting power of Black communities and other communities of color.
This anniversary is not only a moment to remember what the Voting Rights Act accomplished. It is a reminder that protections against racial discrimination in voting must be defended, enforced, and strengthened.
In Michigan, YES, YOU CAN VOTE, even if:
🗳 You have a felony or misdemeanor
🗳 You are on probation, parole, or tether
🗳 You are awaiting arraignment, trial, or sentencing
🗳 You do not have a Michigan ID
🗳 You have unstable housing
🗳 You have a disability
🗳 You are a naturalized citizen
VAAC will continue helping Michigan voters understand their rights, access accurate voting information, and participate in every election.
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