Dearborn-Dearborn Heights

The Michigan State House passed HB4765, which would establish documentary proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration.

This represents another disinformation-fueled attempt to disenfranchise Michigan voters. Michigan voters have overwhemingly chosen to protect and expand access to the ballot box, and this legislation is a direct violation of the Michigan Constitution.

April is Arab American Heritage Month

LWVDDH Statement on Arab American Heritage Month

Election workers work hard to ensure our elections are secure and accurate.

Tell Congress No More ICE and CBF Funding

Contact Your Legislators!

National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 19-25

April 9 is Local News Day

Reject the Line 5 Tunnel Permit

Reject Line 5 Tunnel Permit

Urge Your Senators to Oppose the SAVE Act!

Contact your Senator here.

The LWV condemns the escalating actions by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that put people at risk, deny individuals their constitutional rights, and undermine the democratic values meant to protect us all.

John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA)

The Voting Rights Act must be restored.

Urge your members of Congress to support the JLVRAA

Unite and Rise 8.5 will activate 8.5 million voices through civic engagement, education, and collective power.

Unite and Rise: 8.5: A Campaign to Defend Democracy

Protect the Freedom to Vote

The 1920 LWV Board of Directors sitting for a photo.

Thank You League of Women Voters Foremothers

How to Report Misinformation

Remaining Nonpartisan in Hyper-Partisan Times

Climate change is a public health crisis - April is Earth Month!

League of Women Voters of 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.

Department Of Justice Demands Wayne County 2024 Election Materials from the wrong office.

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in April 2026.

News

The Department of Justice (DOJ) demanded that the Wayne County Clerk turn over the county’s 2024 ballots and other election materials. The Michigan Attorney General, Dana Nessel, together with Gov. Whitmer and Secretary of State Benson, responded to the DOJ, calling out the Trump Administration’s efforts to interfere in our elections and the fact that they are recycling old, long-debunked conspiracy theories and claims the courts rejected years ago.

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in April 2026.

Event Date:

04/21/2026 (All day) to 05/21/2026 (All day)

Event location:

Dearborn Administrative Center

REVIEW OF THE 2027 PROPOSED CITY OF DEARBORN BUDGET

The Council will not be taking any action or voting upon any matter pending or likely to come before the Council. The budget study sessions are public meetings of the City Council.

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in April 2026.

Event Date:

04/22/2026 - 5:15pm to 7:15pm

Event location:

Administrative Service Center

Community meetings with each candidate will be held on Wednesday, April 22. At each meeting, guests can submit written questions they would like to ask the candidate to learn more about that finalist. The meeting schedule is 5:20 to 5:55 for Moussa Hamka, 6 to 6:35 for Mike Esseily, and 6:40 to 7:15 for Thomas Ahart.

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in April 2026.

Event Date:

04/23/2026 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Event location:

Inkster City Hall

This meeting will provide updates on the Inkster Park Habitat Restoration Project, which is scheduled for construction this year.

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in April 2026.

Event Date:

04/25/2026 (All day)

The Department of Homeland Security has been quietly converting warehouses into industrial detention camps to hold and disappear our immigrant neighbors and community members.

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in April 2026.

News

This bill is dangerous, unnecessary, and would prevent eligible Michiganders from casting their ballots

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in March 2026.

Event Date:

04/27/2026 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Event location:

JFK Library

Community Conversations are a great chance to discuss the issues facing our state and community with your legislator.

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in April 2026.

Event Date:

04/28/2026 - 6:00pm

Event location:

Leon's Family Dining

Test yourself on democracy basics in a fun way.

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in March 2026.

News

The Dearborn Schools Board of Education will have a very busy April as trustees dedicate many meetings to the search for a new district superintendent. On April 23 at 6 p.m., the Board of Education is scheduled to interview the finalists, and then on May 4 at 6 p.m. meet to select who to hire.

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in March 2026.

Public Statement

Community participation is essential to ensuring accurate and representative results. We encourage everyone to take a few minutes to share their perspective. Survey continues through May 11.

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in April 2026.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters issued the following statement in response to President Trump's executive order, "Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections":

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in March 2026.

Blog Post

Recording of a March 5, 2026 presentation which explored the environmental, climate and clean issues surrounding the 16+ data centers proposed in Michigan.

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in March 2026.

Blog Post

Recording of a 2/11/26 presentation by the League of Women Voters of Michigan's Membership & Leaders Network features Mr. Marcelo Betti, the Legal Director of Immigration Law & Justice, Michigan.

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in March 2026.

News

The League of Women Voters of the United States issued a statement on behalf of Celina Stewart, Esq., Chief Executive Officer, regarding the President’s military action in Iran.

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in January 2024.

News

April is Arab American Heritage Month

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.

League of Women Voters ^®
of Dearborn-Dearborn Heights

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

Dearborn-Dearborn Heights

The Michigan State House passed HB4765, which would establish documentary proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration.

April is Arab American Heritage Month

Election workers work hard to ensure our elections are secure and accurate.

Tell Congress No More ICE and CBF Funding

National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 19-25

April 9 is Local News Day

Reject the Line 5 Tunnel Permit

Urge Your Senators to Oppose the SAVE Act!

The LWV condemns the escalating actions by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that put people at risk, deny individuals their constitutional rights, and undermine the democratic values meant to protect us all.

John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA)

Unite and Rise 8.5 will activate 8.5 million voices through civic engagement, education, and collective power.

Protect the Freedom to Vote

Thank You League of Women Voters Foremothers

How to Report Misinformation

Remaining Nonpartisan in Hyper-Partisan Times

Climate change is a public health crisis - April is Earth Month!

League of Women Voters of Dearborn-Dearborn Heights

Department Of Justice Demands Wayne County 2024 Election Materials from the wrong office.

REVIEW OF THE 2027 PROPOSED CITY OF DEARBORN BUDGET

Meet the finalists for Dearborn superintendent on Wednesday

Inkster Community Meeting: Park Improvements

National Day of Action - Stop ICE Warehouse Detention

The Michigan State House passed HB4765, which would establish documentary proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration.

Community Conversation with State Representative Erin Byrnes

LWVDDH Member/Community Meeting - Trivial Pursuit Game Night!

Dearborn Superintendent Search to Continue with Many Meetings in April

Public Survey: Rouge River Water Quality

League of Women Voters Responds to Executive Order on Mail-In Voting

Data Centers: What Michiganders Need to Know / LWVMI Environmental Network and Michigan Climate Action Network (MICAN)

Recording of "Immigration Rights Under the Current Administration"

LWV Statement about the President's Unilateral Military Action in Iran

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy

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