A weekly roundup of Michigan political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, March 13 through Thursday, March 19.

Want to get politically engaged this week? From the End Gun Violence Michigan Coalition Advocacy Day, Capitol Advocacy & Accountability Trip, and Michigan Education Justice Coalition’s Advocacy Day in Lansing to democracy rallies, ICE protests, response trainings, and more, there are plenty of ways to plug in.

Here’s our weekly roundup of upcoming events and actions:

Friday (March 13)

Traverse City Indivisible: Weekly Good Trouble Assembly Rally, (Traverse City, 12-1 p.m.)
A rally to call on Congress to protect democracy and stop ICE.

Indivisible Downriver United 734: Visibility Bridge Brigade, (Lincoln Park, 4-6 p.m.)
A rally for democracy and against ICE.

Dexter Strong, Dexter Cares: “Turn ‘I’ into ‘We’” Weekly Protest, (Dexter, 4:30-5:30 p.m.)
A protest to support democracy.

Saturday (March 14)

FACISTFIGHTERS: Facistfighters rally, (Ann Arbor, 11 a.m.- 1p.m.)
A rally against fascism. 

Ann Arbor ICE OUT: Weekly ICE OUT Protest, (Ann Arbor, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
A protest against ICE.

Indivisible: Weekly Rage Against the Regime, (Mount Pleasant, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
A rally for democracy.

Indivisible: ICE OUT For Good & Signs Of Fascism March, (Grand Rapids, 11:30 am–1:30 p.m.)
A rally for democracy and against ICE.

Youth Indivisible: Prosecute the Perpetrators, (South Haven, 12-1:30 p.m.),
A protest demanding accountability in response to the lack of prosecution of crimes involving the abuse of children.

Hope in Action: Ablosh ICE Protest, (Adrian, 12:30-2:30 p.m.)
A protest against ICE.

Fight Oligarchy / We The Fighters: MI4 Flip the District Barnstorm, (Virtual, 1-2:30 p.m.)
A meeting to connect with like-minded Michiganders and discuss ways to prioritize working-class families in November.

ICE Out of Detroit: Stop the ICE Detention Camp in Romulus, (Detroit, 12 p.m) and (Romulus, 3 p.m.)
Join public meetings and demonstrations to stop the ICE detention facility in Romulus.

Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids: No Kings 3 Sign Making Social, (Grand Rapids, 1-3 p.m.)
Make “No Kings” protest signs ahead of the National Day of Action on March 28. Cardboard signs and some paint will be provided.  

Sunday (March 15)

Holland Zeeland Indivisible: Stand for Democracy, (Holland, 12-1 p.m.)
A rally for democracy.

Anti-Fascist Organizing Coalition: No More Wars at Home or Abroad!, (Detroit, 12 p.m.)
A rally calling for an end to wars in Iran, Gaza, Venezuela, and ICE involvement in communities.

Indivisible Downriver United 734: 287(g) Prevention Training, (Trenton, 1-3 p.m.)
A training on how to get involved locally to prevent your local police from acting as ICE agents. The training will review what 287(g) agreements are and their impacts on the community.

Indivisible: Safety and Rapid Response, (Sterling, 2-4 p.m.)
A training by presenters experienced in Marshall training and Rapid Response to prepare you to take action to keep yourself and others safe, focused on safety and non-violence.

Indivisible: ICE OUT-Community Weekly Vigil, (Saugatuck, 5:30-6:30 p.m.)
A community-led ICE Out vigil for reflection and collective care.

Michigan United Action: Money Out of Politics Orientation, (Virtual, 6:30-8 p.m.)
Learn about the ballot initiative to get money out of politics and how you can get involved.

Monday (March 16)

Indivisible: Waterford Resistance Dems & Friends, (Waterford, 3:30-5 p.m.)
A rally for democracy.

For Our Future Michigan: MI Legislature 101: Structure, Strategy, and State Spending, (Virtual, 2-3 p.m.)
A session on Michigan’s FY 2027 budget process and how advocates can analyze state funding decisions and their impact on local communities.

Indivisible Metro Detroit: No Kings Sign-Making Party!, (Huntington Woods, 5-8 p.m.)
Make “No Kings” protest signs ahead of the National Day of Action on March 28. Materials will be provided.

Red Wine & Blue: Team Civics: Grand Rapids SE March Meeting, (Grand Rapids, 6:30-8 p.m.)
Connect with others looking to “do something about the current administration” to share ideas, implement actions, and provide support to each other. 

Tuesday (March 17)

Berrien County Democratic Party: Weekly Peaceful Protests, (St. Joseph, 12-12:30 p.m.)
A weekly peaceful protest to stand together, be visible, and show solidarity.

Traverse Indivisible: Social Security, Good Trouble, (Traverse City, 12-1 p.m.)
A rally to call on Congress to protect democracy and stop ICE.

Ypsilanti Indivisible: ICE OUT!, (Ypsilanti, 4:30- 5:30 p.m)
A protest against ICE.

Indivisible: Postcard Writing, (Muskegon, 5-6:30 p.m.)
Join community members and write postcards advocating for legislators to stand up to the Trump Administration. 

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan: Volunteer Orientation, (Virtual, 6-7:30 p.m.)
Learn more about the work Planned Parenthood Advocates is doing and how you can get involved with reproductive justice volunteer opportunities. 

Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids: Show Me the Public Money, (Grand Rapids, 7-8 p.m.)
A town hall discussing who benefits from Grand Rapids development spending and how residents can influence priorities ahead of the 2026 City Commission elections.

Wednesday (March 18)

Moms Demand Action, End Gun Violence Michigan, and the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan: End Gun Violence Michigan Coalition Advocacy Day, (Lansing, 8:30 a.m.)
Join activists across Michigan at the State Capitol to meet with legislators to support gun violence prevention.

For Our Future Michigan: Capitol Advocacy & Accountability Trip, (Lansing, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
Join activists across Michigan at the State Capitol to meet with legislators, attend sessions and committee hearings, and discuss key issues affecting families and communities, including public education, healthcare, and economic policies for working people. 

Leelanau Indivisible: Cedar First Amendment Stand-Up Protest, (Cedar, 12-1 p.m.) 
A protest for democracy.

Michigan League of Conservation Voters: From Poster to Protest: Sign-Making Night!, (Warren, 6:30-7:30 p.m.)
Make signs for upcoming protests and Oakland County Earth Day to uplift environmental justice and climate action. Materials will be provided.

Michigan United Action: Money Out of Politics Orientation, (Virtual, 6:30-8 p.m.)
Learn about the ballot initiative to get money out of politics and how you can get involved.

Thursday (March 19)

Michigan Education Justice Coalition: Advocacy Day, (Lansing, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Join activists across Michigan at the State Capitol to meet with legislators to support expanding education funding, and to make key investments in 31a at-risk funds, special education, student mental health, school facilities, and English Language Learners. 

Indivisible: Clarkston PerSisters Weekly Rally for Democracy, (Independence Township, 3:30-5 p.m.)
A rally to defend democracy and our Constitution, protect healthcare, Social Security, public education, working families, veterans, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigrants.

Indivisible: Defend Democracy Book Club with West MI, (Wyoming, 5:30-7 p.m.) 
A book discussion on how On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder connects to the current political moment and what its lessons mean today.

Michigan League of Conservation Voters: Fightback Phonebank, (Grand Rapids, 6-8 p.m.)
Receive training before contacting voters in Michigan and connecting them with their lawmakers to push back against attacks on clean energy policies backed by fossil fuel interests.

Indivisible: Meet the Candidates Town Hall, (Escanaba, 6:30-9 p.m.)
A bipartisan town hall featuring candidates running against Jack Bergman for Michigan’s 1st congressional district in the 2026 elections. Candidates include Kyle Bloomquist (D), Wayne Stiles (D), Zebulon Featherly (I), and Justin Michal (R).

Have an event to add? Email State Organizing Coordinator, Abigail Deatrick, [email protected] with details (please send details at least one week before the event).

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