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Dearborn-Dearborn Heights

The League of Women Voters was founded in 1920 by leaders of the women’s suffrage movement who believed in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy.

The League is proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government, but always working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy.

An activist, grassroots organization, the League has been working for over 100 years to empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation, at the local, state, and national levels.

Restore 94 Project Public Meetings

Restore 94

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in March 2025.

Event Date: 
03/27/2025 (All day)

The Michigan Department of Transportation is hosting two public meetings to discuss the “Restore 94 project” that will impact the cities of Romulus, Taylor, Allen Park, Melvindale, Dearborn Heights, and Dearborn.

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Navigating the Complexities of Guns in Our Society / Taking Action for Peace and Henry Ford College

Navigating

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in February 2025.

Event Date: 
03/28/2025 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
Event location: 

Henry Ford College, Mazarra Admin Bldg. L, Eugene Forfa Auditorium

Options regarding gun safety and violence reduction without taking political positions will be explored.

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Women in Labor - Women in Unions Luncheon & Fireside Chat / Western Wayne County NAACP Labor & Industry Committee

Women in Labor

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in March 2025.

Event Date: 
03/28/2025 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Event location: 

UAW Region 1A

Registration is required by Monday, March 24, 2025.

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LWV of the United States Urges Congress to Act in New Letter

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Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in February 2025.

Public Statement

Today, the League of Women Voters of the United States and League chapters from all 50 states and the District of Columbia sent a letter to congressional leaders expressing strong concern over abandoning its duties and authorities under Article I of the US Constitution, urging leaders to address the unprecedented executive branch overreach threatening American democracy.

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HJR B would require verification of citizenship for state elections

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Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in March 2025.

Action Alerts

The House Election Integrity Committee took testimony on HJR B, the bill to require verification of citizenship for state elections on Tuesday, March 4. 

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LWV Condemns Trump Administration's Weaponization of Government Against Americans

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Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in February 2025.

Public Statement

On February 6, the League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Celina Stewart issued a statement in response to actions taken by the new administration and the impact on voters.

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Reject Anti-Voter Policies

Action Alert (Black woman with megaphone)

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in January 2025.

Action Alerts

The House and Senate introduced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require citizenship documentation to register to vote even though voters in every state are already required to affirm or verify their citizenship status when registering.

The SAVE Act would create one more barrier to the voting process, as many eligible voters do not have easy access to the necessary documents.

Tell your members of Congress to oppose the SAVE Act. 

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Democracy Impact of President Trump's First Week Actions

LWV press release

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in January 2025.

Public Statement

On January 24, the League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Celina Stewart issued the following statement in response to actions taken by the new administration and the impact they will have on our democracy.

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Smarter Mobility Program / SMART

Smarter Mobility

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in March 2025.

Event Date: 
04/02/2025 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Event location: 

Henry Ford Centennial Library

Join us to review the SMARTer Mobility Program recommended draft network and tell us your comments!

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Anatomy of a Lame Duck / LWV of Detroit and Detroit Public Library

Lame Duck Graphic

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in March 2025.

Event Date: 
04/08/2025 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Event location: 

Virtual Meeting

Erika Rosebrook, of the MSUE Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, will guide us through what happened and what didn't happen during the Michigan Legislature's lame duck session, and what is happening in the Legislature now.

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Dearborn State of the City Address - Destination Dearborn

State of Dearborn address

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in February 2025.

Event Date: 
04/15/2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

Ford Community and Performing Arts Center

Learn where we’ve been and where we’re heading in a modern, engaging address focused on exciting new project announcements.

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ACCESS 54th Anniversary Dinner

Access dinner 2025

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in September 2024.

Event Date: 
04/16/2025 - 5:30pm
Event location: 

Detroit Marriott

Times of reflection can often lead us to revisit the need for renewal and shared purpose. Our ACCESS 54th Anniversary Dinner, happening on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, makes for a great opportunity to do just that.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy

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Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in January 2024.

News

Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be accepted within the League, including but not limited to race, socio-economic status, age, ability status, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, or marital status.

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