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april 15 breaking news

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.

League of Women Voters 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.

REVIEW OF THE 2027 PROPOSED CITY OF DEARBORN BUDGET

Dearborn budget hearings

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

Public hearing will take place on May 19.

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The Equal Rights Amendment Tour Is Rolling Into Michigan

ERA car tour in Michigan

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in May 2026.

Event Date: 
05/21/2026 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Event location: 

Detroit Historical Society

As you may know, ERA NOW and our Sign4ERA petition drive — along with numerous partners — are coordinating the Driving the Vote for Equality Tour, which aims to raise awareness and mobilize supporters for the federal Equal Rights Amendment.

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League of Women Voters Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Dismantling the Bedrock of the Civil Rights Movement

LWV logo purple

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in April 2026.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters President Dianna Wynn and CEO Celina Stewart issued the following joint statement in response to the US Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais, a case concerning the constitutionality of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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

april 20 2026

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in April 2026.

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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.

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

april 15 breaking news

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in April 2026.

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

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

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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":

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy

DEI Logo

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in January 2024.

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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.

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